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Table 2 YMCA Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Test protocol; American College of Sports Medicine [36]

From: Impact of imposed exercise on energy intake in children at risk for overweight

Stage 1

150 kg.m.min−1

0.5 kg

24 W

 

HR: < 80

HR: 80–89

HR: 90–100

HR: > 100

Stage 2

750 kg.m.min−1

2.5 kg

123 W

600 kg.m.min−1

2.0 kg

98 W

450 kg.m.min−1

1.5 kg

73 W

300 kg.m.min−1

1.0 kg

49 W

Stage 3

900 kg.m.min−1

3.0 kg

147 W

750 kg.m.min−1

2.5 kg

123 W

600 kg.m.min−1

2.0 kg

98 W

450 kg.m.min−1

1.5 kg

73 W

Stage 4

1050 kg.m.min−1

3.5 kg

172 W

900 kg.m.min−1

3.0 kg

147 W

700 kg.m.min−1

2.5 kg

114 W

600 kg.m.min−1

2.0 kg

98 W

  1. Abbreviations: HR heart rate (beats per minute), kg kilograms, m meter, min−1 per minute, W Watts