This page provides information on cycle ergometer tests, which are a popular assessment technique for cardiorespiratory endurance. The YMCA bike test is designed to establish the relationship between heart rate and workload. This protocol uses an upper limit of 150 bpm, which includes most age groups likely to be tested.
Work equals the force times distance.
The testing distance is always calculated for one minute. The wheel of the Monark bicycle travels six meters for every complete turn of the pedals. Basic Protocols Adjust the seat height so the knee is slightly bent when the ball of the foot is placed on the pedal at the lowest point of rotation. Have the subject begin pedaling at 50 RPM and start timing. If the difference between the heart rates is more than 6 bpm another minute should be added.