Mentor/s
Dr. Alicja Stannard
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to validate a cycle ergometer field test to elicit maximal heart rate (HRmax) that can be completed in a fitness setting by the general population. Seventeen participants (F=14, M=3), aged 20 to 21yrs partook in the study. Each subject completed the incremental and a field test in a random order with an average 6.88 ± 1.80 days between the tests. During both test the subjects pedaled at 60 repetitions per minute (rpm) wearing the Polar H10 tracking heart rate (HR). Expired gases were measured by the Parvo metabolic cart. During the incremental test subjects started at 50 watts and every two minutes watts were increased by 25 watts; subjects continued this for as long as they could while pedaling at 60rpm. VO2max criteria were met by 76.5% of the participants. During the intermittent cycle protocol, Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) 6-20 scale was used to determine effort. The experimental field test started with a 3-minute warm up (RPE: 8-9), then a three-minute intense period (RPE: 13-14), then a 2-minute easy period (RPE: 8-9). A three-minute intense period (RPE: 13-14), then a 2-minute easy period (RPE: 8-9) followed. The final phase was 2 minutes of all-out effort (RPE:>17) On average there was a 2.3 ± 10.5 higher heart rate in the incremental test. Differences between HRmax were compared using paired t-test. There were no significant differences between HRmax values between the tests suggesting the intermittent cycle test can be a valid method to assess HRmax.
College and Major available
Exercise Science BS
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-28-2023 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-28-2023 2:00 PM
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Prize Categories
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Validity of Maximal Heart Rate During an Intermittent Cycle Test
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
The purpose of this study is to validate a cycle ergometer field test to elicit maximal heart rate (HRmax) that can be completed in a fitness setting by the general population. Seventeen participants (F=14, M=3), aged 20 to 21yrs partook in the study. Each subject completed the incremental and a field test in a random order with an average 6.88 ± 1.80 days between the tests. During both test the subjects pedaled at 60 repetitions per minute (rpm) wearing the Polar H10 tracking heart rate (HR). Expired gases were measured by the Parvo metabolic cart. During the incremental test subjects started at 50 watts and every two minutes watts were increased by 25 watts; subjects continued this for as long as they could while pedaling at 60rpm. VO2max criteria were met by 76.5% of the participants. During the intermittent cycle protocol, Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) 6-20 scale was used to determine effort. The experimental field test started with a 3-minute warm up (RPE: 8-9), then a three-minute intense period (RPE: 13-14), then a 2-minute easy period (RPE: 8-9). A three-minute intense period (RPE: 13-14), then a 2-minute easy period (RPE: 8-9) followed. The final phase was 2 minutes of all-out effort (RPE:>17) On average there was a 2.3 ± 10.5 higher heart rate in the incremental test. Differences between HRmax were compared using paired t-test. There were no significant differences between HRmax values between the tests suggesting the intermittent cycle test can be a valid method to assess HRmax.
Students' Information
Ella Frisbie, Exercise Science, 2023 graduation year