YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test

Question 1

What would u estimate from the results of this test?

Answer 1

VO2 Max

Question 2

What is the client required to do in this test?

Answer 2

Do 3 or more consecutive 3 minute workload to raise the HR to between 110 and 85% HRM

Question 3

What is the initial workload during warmup?

Answer 3

25W

Question 4

What determines the loading sequence of subsequent workloads?

Answer 4

The HR during the last minute of the first workload.

Question 5

Describe how you would increase the load for different people?

Answer 5

• 50W if the HR is > 100bpm
• 75W if the HR is 90 - 100bpm
• 100W if the HR is 80-89bpm
• 125W if the HR is <80bpm

Question 6

What will the measurement that you would take before starting the test?

Answer 6

85% of Max HR

Question 7

For the theory part - how would you measure HR1 and HR2?

Answer 7

Average the HR in the last 2 minutes of the last two workloads. HR1=second to last workload and HR2=last workload