1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Procedure
Resting
Exercise

5. Procedure
Termination of test
Cool down
Recovery

6. 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
≈ child
Work load

7. 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