Exercise Testing Flashcards
What is Poor cardiorespiratory fitness associated with
Premature death
High morbidity
How do we measure cardiorespiratory fitness
VO2 max
- It is the maximum oxygen uptake and used by body during exercise
- The higher = fitter
To submaximal tests
Walking test
Step test
Three types of walking tests
1) Six minute walking test (6MWT)
2) Incremental shuttle walking test (ISWT)
3) Endurance the shuttle walking test (ESWT)
Name three step test’s
Chester step test
Personalised step test
STEP tool step test
Purpose of the six minute walking test
Evaluates global response of all systems involved during exercise
Better reflects the functional exercise level for daily physical activity
Absolute contraindications
Unstable angina
Myocardial infarction
Relative contraindications
HR< 120/min
Systolic blood pressure > 180mm/Hg
Diastolic blood pressure> 90 mmHg
Went to use the Chester step test
Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness
When will you stop at Chester step test
Heart rate of 80% of predicted Max (220-age)
RPE of 13/ more on BORG
Indication of a six minute walking test
Measuring response to medical intervention with heart/lung disease
Pre-/post-treatment comparisons
Post test measurements
Post borg scale
Number of laps
02/pulse
Total distance walked
Why do you do a chester step test
If there is a change in respiratory fitness
What does the Chester step test entail
Pace is higher at each level
there are five levels, two minutes each
HR and RPE is measured after each level
Went to stop at Chester step test
HR of 80% of the predicted maximum (220-age)
Are RPE of 13 or more at Borg scale
