ESC 320 – Aerobic Testing Part 1
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Name:
Michael Mendoza
Date:
Section:
Åstrand-Rhyming Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Test
This test is to be completed in pairs, one partner will be the subject and the other will administer the test.
Follow all instructions closely.
1) Prepare the equipment.
2) Wet and apply the heart rate monitor and assess resting heart rate both manually and via the
monitor.
3) Complete the test warm-up.
a. With the subject sitting on the cycle, set the cycle ergometer to zero resistance. Set the
seat height to a 5-10° bend at extension.
b. Have the subject begin pedaling at a cadence of 50 rpm.
c. Adjust the resistance to 0.5 kiloponds (Kp) or 1 Kp for a conditioned subject. Have the
subject warm-up at this level for 2 minutes. Palpate a warm-up heart rate for 15 sec at
the 1:45 second mark and record on data form.
d. Set the first resistance using the following as a guide:
i.
Female: 1.5 - 2 Kp
ii.
Male: 2 - 3 Kp
4) Begin the test protocol, follow all instructions carefully!
a. Restart the timer to begin the six-minute test (hold “reset” button for 5 seconds).
b. Measure the subject's heart rate after two minutes beginning at :45, count pulse for 15
seconds. Compare to HR monitor and record both on form.
c. Palpate heart rate every minute, compare to HR monitor, and record both. After 4
minutes:
i.
If HR is low 120 bpm or less add 0.5 Kp resistance
ii.
If HR is high 145 bpm or higher remove 0.5 Kp resistance
d. Continue to adjust as necessary after each heart rate palpation noting workload
changes on the data form.
e. At 4:45 and 5:45 measure heart rate. Compare to HR monitor and record both. Continue
or terminate the test according to the following guidelines:
f. To have a valid test the test must meet BOTH termination criteria:
i.
Heart rates at minutes 5 and 6 must be 5 beats or less apart. (Indicates
steady state)
ii.
Heart rates at minutes 5 and 6 must be between 120 and 150 bpm
g. If the two heart rates are greater than five bpm apart, continue the test. Have subject
pedal one more minute and check heart rate at 6:45. If heart rate is less than five bpm
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apart from minute 6, terminate test. If greater than five bpm apart, continue test for
another minute, etc., adjusting resistance as necessary.
Subject:
NAME
AGE 19 years
Resting Heart Rate:
HEIGHT 185
83
cm
BODY MASS
Warm-up Heart Rate
88.9
kg
95 bpm
Resistance (Kp)
Palpated heart rate
(bpm)
Monitor heart rate
(bpm)
1
2.5
120
122
2
2.5
120
122
3
3.0
132
134
4
3.5
108
143
5
3.0
144
144
6
3.0
156
149
Time (min)
7 (if necessary)
Using the nomogram on the next page, calculate the following results:
1. Mean HR (minutes 5-6) for termination criteria minutes 146.5
bpm
2. Calculate workload for termination criteria minutes:
kgm/min
900
a. Workload = Force (applied load, resistance) x Distance
i. Distance = cadence (revolutions per minute) x 6 meters
3. Non-age adjusted estimated VO2 max (from Nomogram on next page)
4. Age Correction Factor ~1.05
L/min
 multiply this value with that from Question 3 to get 4a.
a. Age Adjusted VO2 max
5. Estimated VO2 max
3.4
3.57
40
L/min
ml/kg/min
a. Must convert value from Questions 4a to ml/kg/min
b. Norm Classification
6. Classify the METS
11.5
poor
(VȮ2 / 3.5)
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VO2 Max: (L x 1000)/mass = mL/kg/min
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Modified Queens College / McArdle Step Test
The Queens College / McArdle Step Test to predict aerobic capacity. This test requires you to
step up and down on a standardized step height (16.25”/41 cm) for three minutes. Males step at a
cadence of 24 steps per minute, while females step at a rate of 22 steps per minute. A metronome
will be used for cadence.

After the three minutes, take a 15-second pulse count. Then convert the 15-second count to beats
per minute (bpm)

Calculate VO2 max (mL.kg-1.min-1) by using one of the following formulas:
Male VO2 max (mL.kg-1.min-1) = 111.33 - (0.42 * HR)
Female VO2 max (mL.kg-1.min-1) = 65.81 - (0.1847 * HR)
Use Table 4.1 from the textbook in the lab classroom to find the norm classification.
Subject Information:
NAME Michael Mendoza
(kg)
AGE 19
HEIGHT 170.18
BODY MASS 90.72
Step Test
15-second HR
HR in bpm
VO2max
(ml/kg/min)
Norm
Classification
Self
29
116
62.67
Excellent/superior
Rockport One Mile Walk Test
The Rockport One Mile walk test requires that you walk one mile as fast as you can. Upon completing
the mile, immediately count your pulse for 15 seconds to determine heart rate and convert to bpm. Use the
formula to determine your VO2 max (mL.kg-1.min-1).
Calculate VO2 max (mL.kg-1.min-1) by using the following formula:
VO2 max (mL/kg/.min): 132.853 - (0.0769 * BW) - (0.3877 * Age) + (6.315, if you are male) (3.2649 * Time) - (0.1565 * HR)
BW = body weight in pounds
Age = age in years
Time = walk-time in decimal of a minute (ex. 10:30 = 10.5; 30 sec / by 60 sec = .5)
HR = recovery heart rate at end of walk; bpm
Use Table 4.1 from the textbook for find the norm classification.
Subject Information:
NAME Michael Mendoza
Rockport 1
Mile Walk
Self
AGE 19
HEIGHT 170.18
BODY MASS (kg)
Time
(min:sec)
Time
(Decimal)
15-sec.
HR
HR (bpm)
VO2 max
(ml/kg/min)
Norm
Classification
16:28
16.46
27
108
45.786
fair
15.38, 7.36, 53.74, 16.902
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