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Modified Bruce
1. 2.3
2. 3.5
3. 4.6
4. 7.0
5. 10.2
Balke Population
, Active & sedentary men and women
YMCA cycle ergometer sub maximal exercise test protocol
The YMCA protocol is a cycle ergometer submaximal test for women and men
Name the procedures for administering a graded exercise test
1. Measure HR & BP
2. Begin 2-3 min warm familiarize client with exercise equipment
3. Monitor HR, BP, RPE. A steady HR should be reached do not increase
workload until steady HR his reached
4. BP should be measured near end of last minute of each exercise stage
5. RPE should be assessed near end of the last minute of exercise stage
6. Monitor clients physical appearance & symptoms
7. Discontinue test if criteria are reached, clients request, or any indications for
stopping occur
8. Patient cool down by exercising at low work rate
9. During recovery continue measuring post exercise HR&a BP for at least
5min
Extend recovery period if abnormal response occurs
10. If client has signs or discomfort or in an emergency use passive cool down
with client sitting or supine position
, Discontinuous training
Consist of several intermittent low to high intensity exercise bouts interspersed
with rest periods
Indications for termination of graded exercise test in low risk adults
1. Onset of angina or angina like symptoms
2. Drop in systolic BP
3. rise in BP
4. Shortness of breath. Wheezing, leg cramps or claudication
5. Signs of poor perfusion
6. Failure of HR to rise with increased exercise intensity
7. Noticeable change in heart rhythm
8. Clients request to stop
9. Physical or verbal signs of fatigue
10. Failure of the testing equipment
Initial conditioning, improvement and maintenance stage
Name the 3 stages of progression for cardiorespiratory exercise programs
Modified Bruce
1. 2.3
2. 3.5
3. 4.6
4. 7.0
5. 10.2
Balke Population
, Active & sedentary men and women
YMCA cycle ergometer sub maximal exercise test protocol
The YMCA protocol is a cycle ergometer submaximal test for women and men
Name the procedures for administering a graded exercise test
1. Measure HR & BP
2. Begin 2-3 min warm familiarize client with exercise equipment
3. Monitor HR, BP, RPE. A steady HR should be reached do not increase
workload until steady HR his reached
4. BP should be measured near end of last minute of each exercise stage
5. RPE should be assessed near end of the last minute of exercise stage
6. Monitor clients physical appearance & symptoms
7. Discontinue test if criteria are reached, clients request, or any indications for
stopping occur
8. Patient cool down by exercising at low work rate
9. During recovery continue measuring post exercise HR&a BP for at least
5min
Extend recovery period if abnormal response occurs
10. If client has signs or discomfort or in an emergency use passive cool down
with client sitting or supine position
, Discontinuous training
Consist of several intermittent low to high intensity exercise bouts interspersed
with rest periods
Indications for termination of graded exercise test in low risk adults
1. Onset of angina or angina like symptoms
2. Drop in systolic BP
3. rise in BP
4. Shortness of breath. Wheezing, leg cramps or claudication
5. Signs of poor perfusion
6. Failure of HR to rise with increased exercise intensity
7. Noticeable change in heart rhythm
8. Clients request to stop
9. Physical or verbal signs of fatigue
10. Failure of the testing equipment
Initial conditioning, improvement and maintenance stage
Name the 3 stages of progression for cardiorespiratory exercise programs
