Not exact matches
To measure the impact
of physical fitness on heart disease risk factors, the researchers selected 205 men and 44 women with heart disease, including coronary artery disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and heart valve disease, and had them undergo a
cycle ergometer (stationary bike) stress test to determine their fitness level.
Aerobic capacity was measured by having the subjects run to the point
of exhaustion on a treadmill, while anaerobic capacity was assessed through seated
cycling ergometer.
VO2 max (also referred to as maximal oxygen consumption, peak oxygen uptake) is the maximum rate
of oxygen consumption as measured during incremental exercise, usually on a treadmill or
cycle ergometer.
A 2 hour rest followed the consumption
of the drink, and then a 15 minute time trial was performed on a
cycle ergometer.
The number I presented before was an average
of 3 tests; a 12 minute run, a
cycle ergometer test, and the Queens College Step Test.
After a 5 - min warm - up on a
cycle ergometer, the training session consisted
of 4 sets on both the leg press and the leg extension machines (Technogym); these 2 exercises were performed every training session.
At the beginning
of the study, they examined the 191 women, aged 38 to 60 years, by having them perform an
ergometer cycling test designed to test their level
of cardiovascular fitness.