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Vo2 Test
The Vo2 program is based on the YMCA protocol and is a sub-maximal test that uses
pre-determined, fixed work levels that are determined based on the heart rate readings measured
as the test progresses. The test will take anywhere between 6 to 15 minutes to complete,
depending on the fitness level of the user. The test ends when the user’s heart rate reaches 85%
of maximum at any time during the test, or the heart rate is between 110 bpm and 85% at the end
of two consecutive stages. At the end of the test a VO
2max
score will be displayed.
The YMCA protocol employs two to four stages, lasting 3 minutes each, of continuous exercise
(see charts below). You will be prompted to choose either, Male or Female at the beginning of the
test. This choice determines which protocol will be used during the test as shown in the charts
below. The only caveat is if you are a very de-conditioned male you may need to choose option
Female. If you are a very conditioned female you may need to choose option Male.
Workload chart for male or very fit female:
1st
Stage
50 watts –
300
kgm/min
HR
< 90
90 - 105
> 105
2nd
Stage
150 watts –
900
kgm/min
125 watts –
750
kgm/min
100 watts-
600
kgm/min
HR
HR <120
HR
120-135
HR >135
HR <120
HR
120-135
HR >135
HR <120
HR
120-135
HR >135
3rd
stage
225 watts -
1350
kgm/min
200 watts -
1200
kgm/min
175 watts -
1050
kgm/min
200 watts -
1200
kgm/min
175 watts -
1050
kgm/min
150 watts –
900
kgm/min
175 watts -
1050
kgm/min
150 watts –
900
kgm/min
125 watts-
750
kgm/min
Workload chart for female or de-conditioned male
1st Stage
25W
150 kgm/min
Heart Rate
HR<80
HR: 80-90
HR: 90-100
HR>100
2nd Stage
125W
750 kgm/min
100W
600 kgm/min
75W
450 kgm/min
50W
300 kgm/min
3rd Stage
150W
900 kgm/min
125W
750 kgm/min
100W
600 kgm/min
75W
450 kgm/min
4th Stage
(if needed)
175W
1050 kgm/min
150W
900 kgm/min
117W
700 kgm/min
(100W
600 kgm/min
