|
Testing
Periodic exercise testing provides objective feedback about physiological responses to exercise and how those responses change over time. Exercise programs that incorporate testing are successful because they allow both you and the Exercise Physiologist to formulate safe and effective training goals. At MBF, exercise testing is an option for participants of any fitness level. There are two major types of exercise testing that we offer at MBF: Aerobic and Strength Sub Max Aerobic Testing With the appropriate pre-participation screening and clearance from a physician when necessary, we can offer sub-maximal graded exercise tests on either a treadmill or bike. You will be constantly monitored throughout the test by measures of heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and ratings of perceived exertion. These measures provide the Exercise Physiologist with information to design appropriate aerobic workloads for safe training. Once workloads for aerobic exercise program have been established, you can perform your exercise program independently. After the aerobic exercise test, results are provided to you in narrative and graphical form. Results from one exercise test serve as a profile of your individual response to exercise. Results comparing multiple tests over time allow for objective tracking of progress. Upon your request and the appropriate release forms, results from testing can be sent to physicians and other health-care providers. Strength Testing Muscular fitness is an integral portion of total health-related fitness. Muscular strength and endurance refers to the ability of the muscles to exert force and to continue to perform for successive exertions or many repetitions. Muscular strength can improve or maintain ones weight, glucose tolerance, and fat-free mass. Testing provides valuable information for setting reasonable weight-lifting goals and monitoring progression towards those goals over time. After the strength test, results are provided to you. Again, results from one strength test serve as a profile of your individual response to exercise. Results comparing multiple tests over time allow for objective tracking of progress We suggest testing every 4-8 weeks to track your individual progress. Exercise Testing Forms › Pre-participation Screening › Informed Consent for Exercise Test › Instructions for Exercise Test Preparation › Medical Clearance for Exercise Test |