Interpretation of Cycle Ergometer

Exercise Test
Purposes
Predicts cardiorespiratory fitness
Assessment of maximal oxygen uptake
Monitors heart rate and blood pressure response
Measures intensity of exercise
 Measurement of Work and Power

Cycle Ergometer
• Stationary cycle that allows accurate measurement
of work performed
• Example
• 1.5-kg (14.7-N) resistance, 6 m•rev–1, 60 rev•min–1 for
10 min
• Total work
• 14.7 N x 6 m•rev–1 x 60 rev•min–1 x 10 min =
52,920 J
• Power
• 52, 290 J ÷ 600 s = 88.2 W
 Estimation of Energy Expenditure

Relationship Between Work Rate and

VO2 for Cycling
Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Tests
• YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
• Astrand Cycle Ergometer Test
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