Instructions for Administrating the YMCA Submax Cycle Protocol Pretest
1. Pre Test
a. Write down 85% of max heart rate on test form
b. Take weight, Take height
c. Resting blood pressure, Resting heart rate
d. Adjust seat height and record for future tests
e. Set metronome at 50 bpm, Subject practices pace during warm-up
2. Test
a. Record blood pressure, RPE and workload for each stage. Palpate heart rates each minute.
b. If the last two heart rates are greater than 6 bpm apart the stage should be continued and the heart rate taken at the end of each minute until a steady state is achieved. Then proceed to the next stage.
3. Post test
a. Cool down at work rate equivalent to first stage (0.5 kp) or lower
b. Test administrator continues to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, signs and