RC6 novo
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Testing with RC6 novo
The versatility of the RC6 novo enables it to be
utilized in a variety of testing environments. The
bike is however designed, and will be at its best, in
physiological tests in sports medicine.
In general, one should note that stresses on the tested
person can become quite severe, whether in a clinical
work test or a simple fitness test in physical activity
contexts. As a precaution, it may be advisable, prior
to beginning an exercise protocol, that each test
person consults with a physician.
Before testing, the test manager should review the
entire protocol operation with the test person,
explaining the work which will be required and the
duration of the procedure. One should also agree on
how the test person shall give signs of any fatigue,
chest pain or other abnormal physical reactions.
The test person should not engage in heavy physical
activity for several hours prior to testing to establish
maximum oxygen consumption. In addition, all
testing should be performed a reasonable time after
meals. The test person should refrain from smoking
within an hour of the testing period.
The test person should also wear suitable clothes.
Training suit or loose-fitting clothing is best. More
detailed instructions are rarely needed, regarding the
ride, but it may still be appropriate for the test leader
to give some advice on pedalling, saddle height and
position of the handlebars. It should be comfortable
to ride. Seat height should be set so that when the
ball of the foot rests on the pedal the knee should be
slightly bent when the pedal is in its lowest position.
Let the test person pedal at a low work load to
experience how it feels to hold a steady RPM.
Finally, the chest belt shall be put on, see
Fig:
Placement chest belt
for correct placement. Check
for a minute that a proper heart rate is displayed. If
you know the test person's normal heart rate you may
also determine how nervous he / she is prior to the
test. It may be appropriate to let the test person rest
long enough before the test so a more or less stable
resting heart rate can be read.
Test person enforcement
The bike performs automated tests virtually by itself,
requiring minimal intervention by the test operator.
This allows the operator to pay careful attention to
the test person without distraction. The response to
the exercise protocol can be accurately estimated and
appropriate action taken to assist the test person, if
necessary. Some programmes have sections where the
test person may develop significant physical effort. The
effect on the test person can not be underestimated.
During the test it is important to observe the test
person's appearance and heart rate. The testing should
be stopped immediately if the test person reports chest
pain, difficulty in breathing, etc. A system of prompt
medical attention should be set up prior to testing, in
case of emergency.
The test person may also have difficulty in keeping a
steady pedalling speed. This is of minor importance
(except in cases where the program assumes a constant
braking force, since the effect is automatically adjusted
to the correct value as long as the pedal speed is at
least 30 RPM. However, it is important to consider
what each test documentation says about the pedal
speed.
Fig: Placement chest belt
Fig: Moistening the electrodes
The images above are used with permission of Polar Sweden.
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