1. HEART RATE & BLOOD PRESSURE TEST COMPARING EQUIPMENT AND LEARNING SCIENCE

2. THIS STUDY WILL… Measure the effect of treadmills, ellipticals, and stair masters on resting heart rate and blood pressure. Will there be a difference between each machine?

3. PURPOSE To teach students: Appropriate resting heart rate and blood pressure numbers Their resting heart rate Their maximum heart rate Their blood pressure The effect of cardiovascular fitness on heart health and longevity To study the effect of treadmills, ellipticals, and stair masters on resting heart rate and blood pressure over an 8 week period To be physically active with a purpose

4. EQUIPMENT NEEDED Heart-Rate Monitor Blood Pressure Monitor Treadmill Elliptical Stair Master

5. Skechers Go Walk Sk1 Classic Strapless Heart Rate Monitor $7.79 Walmart

6. Wristech Wrist Cuff Digital Blood Pressure Pulse Monitor $19.98 Walmart

7. Black 500W Portable Folding Electric Motorized Treadmill Running Machine $199.99 Walmart

8. Sunny Health and Fitness SF-E3416 Magnetic Elliptical Trainer $174.32 Walmart

9. StairMaster Stepmill 3 $2,699.00 http://www.fitnesszone.com