Exercise Testing Exam

Hx

History

FHx

Family History

SCAD

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

PAD

Peripheral Artery Disease

CAD

Coronary Artery Disease

MI

Myocardial Infarction

CVD

Cardiovascular Disease

HTN

Hypertension

T2D

Type 2 Diabetes

FITT

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

ADL

Activities of Daily Living

PA

Physical Activity

CRF

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

ACSM

American College of Sports Medicine

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

MET

Metabolic Equivalent of Task

MVPA

Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity

HRR

Heart Rate Reserve

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

AED

Automated External Defibrillator

QOL

Quality of Life

Rx

Prescription

ExRx

Exercise Prescription

SMART

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

HHQ

Health History Questionnaire

HR

Heart Rate

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

BP

Blood Pressure

PAR-Q

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

RPE

Rating of Perceived Exertion

GXT

Graded Exercise Test

BMI

Body Mass Index

ROM

Range of Motion

HIIT

High-Intensity Interval Training

CABG

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

CNS

Central Nervous System

EKG/ECG

Electrocardiogram

Ht/Wt

Height/Weight

RPM

Revolutions Per Minute

BIA

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

Stadiometer

Used for measuring height.

Skinfold Calipers

Used for measuring body fat percentage.

Cycle Ergometer

Used for cardiovascular exercise testing/training.

Bruce Protocol

A treadmill graded exercise test that increases speed and incline over time.

Waist Circumference

Used to assess central obesity and disease risk.

Sit-and-Reach Test

Measures flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back.