Preparation for the test The last meal before exercise should be light and should precede the test by at least 2 hours No smoke or drink caffeine or alcohol ≤ 3 hr
Preparation for the test Heavy exercise should not be done earlier on the same day of the test Continue take all medicine unless instructed otherwise Wear running shoes, shorts and loose-fitting shirt
Procedure Before test - Hx & PE - Calibration equipment - Check supplies & data forms - Select the appropriate test protocol for the participant - Explain the procedure & answer any question - Obtain informed consent - Have the participant practice the task, if needed
Procedure Resting Exercise
Procedure Termination of test Cool down Recovery
Exercise test -Max HR VO2 Work load HRmax = 220 – age (yrs) adult -VCO2/VO2>1.2 -Exhaustion -Desaturation -CVS instability VO2 HRmax = 220 – age (yrs) adult ≈ 190 child Work load
Parameters Cardiovascular: HR, EKG, BP, O2pulse (VO2/HR) Ventilation: VE, VT, RR, VD Metabolic gas exchange: VO2, VCO2, RER, AT, MET Pulmonary gas exchange: VE/VCO2, VE/VO2, SpO2 External work: work rate, power