Measure your fitness before exercise with the Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Test
Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) is a test of heart and lung fitness simultaneously. With technology to measure the maximum oxygen consumption rate of the body during exercise (VO2 Max) that can tell the rate of heart and lung contraction in numbers, reporting the maximum heart rate during exercise, the maximum respiratory rate during full exercise, and the volume of air used for breathing to exercise fully. With accurate calculations, we are more confident in exercising.
What is VO2 Max and why is it important…?
Maximal Oxygen Consumption or VO2 Max is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption by the body during exercise. This value reflects the fitness of the person being tested during that time. It can be assessed by exercising and measuring the gases that the person is breathing in and out. In addition, the VO2 Max value also shows the response of the metabolism, respiratory system, heart rate, Heart Rate Zone and Training Plan, running speed and blood vessels to exercise. That means the higher the value, the more fit and strong it is.
Who is it suitable for?
- Amateur runners who are preparing for a major race and want to plan an appropriate training plan.
- People who exercise regularly
- Professional athletes who want to plan their training to push their limits.
- People who have not exercised for a long time and want to get back into it.
- Elderly people, patients at risk, or those who have had heart failure
- People with respiratory and lung problems
- People who are obese or have a BMI of over 23
Testing Procedure
The test is usually done by running on a treadmill or cycling (Stationary Bike Cycling), depending on the format chosen by the tester. A mask is worn to ทางเข้า ufabet measure the gases the tester breathes in and out, a chest strap is worn to measure the heart rate, and electrodes are attached to measure an electrocardiogram (EKG 12 leads). The test takes approximately 30 minutes and a doctor visit is needed to summarize the test results, which are divided into 4 steps as follows:
1. Stand or sit still, breathe in and out normally to assess your normal condition before exercising.
2. Start walking or cycling gently to warm up.
3. When the test starts, the machine will adjust the exercise intensity to increase according to the test program. While the tester walks or cycles, the heart rate, ECG, and symptoms of the tester will be recorded at all times.
4. The test subject will exercise until reaching the maximum exertion level. After reaching the maximum exertion point, the doctor will adjust the machine to slow down. The test subject still needs to walk or cycle slowly until the machine stops. The doctor will continue to record the ECG and measure blood pressure at intervals for 3-5 minutes or longer if abnormalities are found.