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YMCA Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Test: ND RD

The document outlines the procedures for a YMCA submaximal cycle ergometer test to estimate an individual's VO2 max, including calculating their target heart rate, warming up on a bike while gradually increasing resistance over multiple stages until reaching 85% of their max heart rate, and analyzing the results to predict their VO2 max and workload. Data collected at each stage includes heart rate, blood pressure, ratings of perceived exertion, and symptoms, and the individual cools down after the test is complete.

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YMCA Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Test: ND RD

The document outlines the procedures for a YMCA submaximal cycle ergometer test to estimate an individual's VO2 max, including calculating their target heart rate, warming up on a bike while gradually increasing resistance over multiple stages until reaching 85% of their max heart rate, and analyzing the results to predict their VO2 max and workload. Data collected at each stage includes heart rate, blood pressure, ratings of perceived exertion, and symptoms, and the individual cools down after the test is complete.

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YMCA Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Test

PROCEDURES
Equipment – Cycle ergometer bike, ECG, BP and Stopwatch.
1) First calculate your subject’s predicted HR max using the following
formula: HRmax = 220 - Age = (+12
bpm)
Or
use this equation for adults older than 50 or younger than 20
HRmax=208-(0.7xage in years) = (+10 bpm)
2) Next calculate 85% of HR max = HR max x (0.85) =
or use the Karvonen formula = ({[ HR max – Rest HR]*0.85} + resting HR) =
4) Place subject on bike and adjust seat accordingly to where leg is almost straight.
5) Have subject do a light warm-up for about 0.5 kg at 50 RPM for 2-3 minutes.
7) After the warm-up, have subject rest for 3 min.
8) For each stage, HR should be measured manually during the end of the 2nd min and 3rd min of each stage.
9) Also, the HR measured each stage should be within 5 beats/min. If not extend the stage until you obtain 2
HRs within 5 Beats/min.
10) Follow the protocol until the subject reaches 85% of HR max.
11) For the test to be valid there at least needs to be 2 HR measurements within 110 –150 bpm.
12) Record HRs, BP, RPE, Signs and Symptoms for each Workload!
13) Be familiar with submaximal test criteria see Box 4-4 and Test Termination criteria Box 4-5
13) The protocol is outlined below:
1st Stage = 0.5 kg @ 50 RPM = 150 kpm/min for 3 min
HR < 80 HR 80-89 HR 90-100 HR > 100
2 nd 2.5kg x 50rpm 2.0kg x 50rpm 1.5kg x 50rpm 1kg x 50rpm
Stage 750 kgm/min 600 kgm/min 450 kgm/min 300 kgm/min
3 rd 3.0kg x 50 rpm 2.5kg x 50rpm 2.0kg x 50rpm 1.5 kg x 50rpm
Stage 900 kgm/min 750 kgm/min 600 kgm/min 450 kgm/min
4 th 3.5kg x 50rpm 3.0 kg x 50rpm 2.5kg x 50 rpm 2.0kg x 50 rpm
Stage 1050 kgm/min* 900 kgm/min* 750 kgm/min* 600 kgm/min*
*If the subject has a high fitness proceed by adding 0.5 kg every 3 minutes until you reach 85% of HRmax.
14) After the end of the test, have your subject do a light active recovery.
15) If your subject shows signs of distress do a passive cool down.
16) Record all observations (HR, BP, RPE, Signs and Symptoms) for at least 4 min after exercise unless
abnormal responses occur which would require a longer observation period.

DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS


1) Convert your workloads to VO2 using the equation below:
VO2 (mL/min/kg) = (10.8 x watts weight kg) + 7 = mL/min/kg
or
VO2 (mL/min/kg) = (1.8 x kgm/min) weight kg + 7 = mL/min/kg
2) Plot HR versus Power and VO2.
3) Extrapolate the HR versus VO2 linear relationship by drawing a line of best fit through data points.
4) Draw a line down from where the extrapolated line crosses the predicted HR max
5) Where this line crosses is the predicted Workload and VO2 max for your subject.
Workload: Kpm/min VO2max= ml/min/kg
7) Plot RPE vs %VO2 max for each workload.
Name Age Gender Date

Ht cm Wt kg Predicted MaxHR Treadmill Cycle Ergometer

Stage Duration Time Speed/RPM Grade/KP Heart Rate RPE BP

REST 0 0 0 0

1 min

2 min

3 min

4 min

5 min

6 min

7 min

8 min

9 min

10 min

End min

Recovery

2min

4min

6 min

EXERCISE SIGNS/SYMPTOMS

POST EXERCISE EVENTS

COMMENTS

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