Lab 3 TAP

Astrand rhyming bike test

What is the astrand test

a single stage submaximal bike test

How long is the test

6mins

When is the test terminated

When the subject reaches a heart rate that is within the target range of 125 and 170 BPM in the 5th and 6th minute of the test and is in steady state. Cool down after

What is steady state

two consecutive heart rate measurements that are within 5 beats of one another

When is HR measured during the test

every minute

when is blood pressure measured during the test

between minute 2 and 3

What is the workload that the subject works at for the entirety of the test

50 rpm

What level should the seat of the bike be at

hip level

Starting workload for male conditioned

600 or 900 kgm/min

Starting workload for male unconditioned/deconditioned

300 or 600kgm/min

starting workload for female conditioned

450-600kgm/min

starting workload for female unconditioned/deconditioned

300 or 450 kgm/min

what is the weight of the basket on the Monark bike

.5kg

How many kg/min does 1 kg equal

300

What should you do if HR is below the 125-170 threshold at 5 and 6 mins but within steady state

increase workload by 300kgm/min and continue for an additional 4-6 mins

What should you do if HR is between the 125-170 threshold at 5 and 6 mins but no within steady state

Continue for another minute and check if HR at minutes 6 and 7 are with 6 beats of each other

What is the first step in the protocol for the test

• Obtain consent form

• Obtain med Hx form

• Complete pre-participation health screening

Second step of protocol

explain the test to subject

third step of protocol

Adjust seat height for subject and place BP cuff on them

Fourth step of protocol

measure and record resting HR and BP

5th step in protocol

determine the subjects starting workload(subjective)

6th step in protocol

instruct the subject to pedal at 50rpm

How to use nomogram for estimated absolute VO2max

1. Plug in workload that participant was biking at, on the right side

2. Use the steady state heart rate from mins 5 and 6 on the left side of the nomogram

3. Connect the dots to achieve the absolute VO2max for the participant.

How to change absolute VO2 max to relative VO2 max

(VO2max L x 1,000)/Kg body mass = relative VO2max

Why is it important to do pre-test screening before subjects/clients engage in physical activity?

To understand any injuries, underlying health conditions that could lead to SCD or AMI, previous health conditions that could lead to inability to conduct the test, physical capabilities of the participant.

How can exercise tests be classified

Location and intensity

What is the steady state HR range for the Astrand Rhyming test

125-170 BPM