What is a submaximal graded exercise test?

The submaximal aerobic fitness test is a graded exercise test performed on a bicycle. This test will give you an accurate estimate of your aerobic fitness level, allowing you to compare your cardiovascular fitness to others in your age group.

Is 69 a good VO2max?

Vo2 max norms for athletes Most female athletes have a score between 60-85 ml and male athletes between 70-85. Some athletes even record a score greater than 90.

What is the purpose of the GXT fitness assessment?

The GXT is valuable because it provides: The BEST measurement of your cardiovascular fitness and functional capacity. Information used for counseling and the development of your exercise program. Monitoring of your cardiovascular fitness progress.

What does graded exercise test mean?

Graded exercise testing (GXT) is the most widely used assessment to examine the dynamic relationship between exercise and integrated physiological systems. The information from GXT can be applied across the spectrum of sport performance, occupational safety screening, research, and clinical diagnostics.

What is the difference between a submaximal test and a maximal test?

Maximal tests are accurate, but require medical monitoring when testing workers at medical risk. Submaximal tests are less accurate, but are safer and faster than a maximal test.

When should submaximal testing be used?

Predictive tests are submaximal tests that are used to predict maximal aerobic capacity. Typically, heart rate (HR) or oxygen consumption (V̇o2) at 2 or more workloads is measured.

What are graded exercise test examples?

Graded exercise tests ideally involve large muscle groups, e.g., the hip and leg musculature, so as to more accurately determine from the results the need, delivery, and consumption of oxygenated blood. As such, the modalities most commonly used in graded exercise tests are treadmills and cycle ergometers.