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what is a treadmill test for?

VaxSA
VaxSA Posts: 90 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I havea 6 minute 'treadmill test' tomorrow.. I have no idea of the purpose of this, can anyone shed some light please?

Thank you in advance!

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  • PeterSedesse
    PeterSedesse Posts: 124
    edited October 2014
    it is for medical purposes?

    The main reason is to put stress on your heart in order to use an ECG to detect areas of low blood flow to your heart muscles that may get adequate oxygen during non-exercise times. It is also use to ´encourage´ abnormal heartbeats that only occur during exercise. It is sometimes used to check that your medications are working correctly to prevent angina.
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    A test to see if the treadmill is working
  • VaxSA
    VaxSA Posts: 90 Member
    Thanks guys
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    You're welcome, although I was being ironic. I actually havent got a clue as I dont like treadmills.
  • hermann341
    hermann341 Posts: 443 Member
    Could also measure your VO2max, which is how much oxygen you can use while exercising.

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