The cardiovascular testing protocol
The cardiovascular testing protocol identified is the VO2max, and the articles are “V̇O2max: Essentials of the Most Widely Used Test in Exercise Physiology” by written by Akalan, Cengiz Ph.D.; Kravitz, Len Ph.D., and Robergs, Robert R. Ph.D. according to the article, the Maximal Oxygen Consumption (VO2max ) is among the measurement protocols for exercise and cardiovascular. According to the articles, the relationship between physical activities and cardiovascular testing relies on many factors, including gender and age (Cengiz, 2004). The researcher found that when the VO2max test was done on both young people and children, the results of young boys were almost equal to those of young male adults. However, young girls have higher VO2max values than an adult female since the intake of oxygen reduced in girls as they mature up. The test protocol was important as it examines one’s ability to intake and transport oxygen in order to enhance muscle mitochondrial. The researchers used VO2max testing to help describe maximal oxygen consumptions and break down the factors that affected the consumption of oxygen during fitness exercises (Cengiz, 2004). Another testing protocol that could be used by the researcher was the Maximum Velocity (Vmax ) test, which is almost similar to VO2max but with less budget.
The calculation for VO2max for the man who had been under the Bruce protocol sub-max test requires the equation for 9 minutes
VO2max = 14.8- (1.39 * T) + (0.451 * T˄2) – (0.012 * T˄3)
Where T represents the time in minutes; therefore, the answer is 30.172. This shows the man has very poor cardiovascular endurance, and in order to regain health balance, he should implement the six-week plan.
Week 1: monitor intensity with short workouts for strength, stretch, and cardio that last between 10-15 minutes.
Week 2: focus on Frequency, intensity, time, and type with workouts and stretch that last between 20 -40 minutes.
Week 3: track and maintain progress. This involves stretch and cardio exercise for the first day and yoga and total body strength the second day, the third day is resting, and following days alternate from stretch to total body strength exercises.
Week 4: reward. The week’s workout follows the week three schedule; however, one is expected to come up with a rewarding strategy for themselves.
Week 5: stress relief. The week involves alternating between cardio medley that lasts 30 minutes and yoga/total body supersets for between 40 – 60 minutes with the third-day being active rest with no exercises.
Week 6: maintain momentum. The week’s schedule follows week 5’s.