The test begins at a stroke rate of 28 strokes/min (females) or 30 strokes/min (males), indicated by audio beeps. The main part of the test begins after one minute of rest. Procedure: The test begins with three minutes at a 24 strokes/min (females) or 28 strokes/min (males) at any resistance level (this is for warming-up and familiarization with the technique and keeping time to the beeps). This will be the marker to know that a full stroke is made each time. To ensure a full stroke is made each time, first make a full stroke then mark the chain at the point it comes out of the unit. Test preparation: You do not need to use the performance monitor to perform this test, the stoke rate will be determined by audio cues from the app. Check and calibrate the equipment as required. Prepare forms and record basic information such as age, height, body weight, gender and test conditions. Perform screening of health risks and obtain informed consent. Pre-test: Explain the test procedures to the subject. Purpose: to test the aerobic fitness of rowers, by predicting VO2max from a beep test performed on a rowing ergometer.Įquipment required: rowing beep test app (or audio cues at the same rate), Concept2 rowing ergometer (or equivalent).
