Bruce Treadmill Protocol
The number of 3 minute stages in this protocol.
What are 6?
The Cooper test was developed in 1968 as part of a physical fitness test for this group of people.
Who were the US Military?
The Cooper test can be performed on a treadmill, bike, or this piece of equipment, otherwise known as an erg.
What is a rower?
This measurement is generally considered the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance.
Vo2 Max
This is the starting speed of the protocol.
What is 1.7 mph?
The original Cooper test has participants cover distance across this amount of time.
What is 12 minutes?
An appropriate 2 minute warmup should not exceed and RPE of this, on a scale of 1-10.
What is 5?
The age at which typical VO2 Max is peaking
20
This is used to determine the target heart rate.
What is the Karvonen Formula?
The highest ever recorded V02 max score, 97.5 ml/kg/min, was seen in this sport. (Pre-2024)
What is cycling?
The Modified Cooper test has the member cover the furthest possible distance in this amount of time.
What is 6 minutes?
Emily's VO2 Max currently
60
Aside from reaching target heart rate, another reason why the assessment should be stopped.
What is the member is too fatigued or in pain?
The original Cooper test is named after this former American Air Force lieutenant who is considered by some to be the "Father of Aerobics."
Who is Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper?
When choosing an appropriate piece of equipment for the Cooper test, the Coach should take into account the members' goals and _____.
What is ability?
The average VO2 Max of a sedentary male in the United States (Range)
35 to 40 mL/kg/min
A hospitable action to take after the assessment is complete.
What is offer them water and a towel/eucalyptus towel?
The American cardiologist for whom the Bruce Protocol is named after.
Who is Robert A. Bruce?
Once completed, the distance covered should be recorded as a baseline and re-testing occuring at this frequency.
What is periodically/at the coaches recommendation?
This person recorded the highest VO2 Max at 103ml/kg/min of all time.
Kristian Blummenfelt