Bruce treadmill test Print E-mail
bruceThe Bruce treadmill test is a maximal running test performed on a treadmill. It is one of the most commonly used tests in USA.

Instructions:
1. You need a treadmil that has reliable incline and speed possibilities.
2. Follow the protocol described below. (printer friendly pdf-sheet click here)
3. Note the time at the point of exhaustion.

Every three minutes speed and grade is changed as follows

 Time (min)
 3 6 9 12 15 18 21
 Speed (mph)
 1.7 2.5 3.4 4.2 5.0 5.5 6.0
 Grade (%)
 10 1214  16 18 20 22

 


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Reference:
ACSM's Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. Seventh edition. pp 99-100

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