Maximal aerobic capacity was estimated from heart rate recordings during sub-maximal cycle ergometry using the Physical Work Capacity 170 protocol [ 22].
The purposes of the present study were: 1) to assess the test-retest reliability of balance in single-limb stance measured by stabilometry on a force platform as used in previous studies [ 3, 16- 19], and 2) to study the effect of short-duration, sub-maximal cycle ergometry, a standardized method of inducing fatigue [ 20], on balance in single-limb stance in healthy subjects.
Abbreviations: 7D-PAR - seven day physical activity recall questionnaire; HAES - habitual activity estimation scale; min/d - minutes per day; MPA - moderate physical activity; VPA - vigorous physical activity; MVPA - moderate and vigorous physical activity; Wmax - maximal power during cycle ergometry; VO2peak - peak oxygen uptake.
To identify the following in individuals with chronic stroke: (1) the relationship between the maximal oxygen consumption ( ˙Vo2max) during cycle ergometry and the distance covered in the 6-min walk test (6MWT), and (2) the stroke-specific impairments that are important determinants for the 6MWT distance.
Secondary end-points included mean percent change in St . Georges Respiratory Questionnaire score and the mean absolute changes in the maximal work load measured by cycle ergometry, dyspnea (mMRC) score, and total oxygen use per day.
Secondly, in our study patients experienced maximal exercise capacity by using cycle ergometry, therefore, our results cannot be applicable to other forms of exercise, such as running on a treadmill, where the metabolic load is greater.
Average peakHR was 174 ± 19 beats per minute, which was 90.4 ± 9.6% of the age predicted maximum (220 age for cycle ergometry; 210 age for arm ergometry) and average peakRER was 1.17 ± 0.22.
During this session participants were briefed on experimental procedures, instructed, and familiarised with high intensity cycle ergometry, bicep curls, and maximal HG testing.
The use of cycle ergometry is a safe option for maximal testing, allowing participants to give a maximal effort.
