Preparation for fitness test

Preparation Instructions

Test content and purpose (direct and indirect tests)
You may choose whether to perform the test running or cycling. The test begins with a warm-up, after which the workload is gradually increased until exhaustion (if it is a maximal test). The tester may stop the test at any time for safety reasons. You also have the right to stop the test at any stage, especially if you feel unusual fatigue or other abnormal sensations.

During the test, the following will be measured:

• Heart rate

• Ventilation and respiratory gases

• Blood lactate concentration

• Subjective sensations
  
  

Test objectives:
To determine maximal oxygen uptake, heart rate levels, and aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, which support the planning of your training.

Possible risks
During the fitness test, symptoms similar to those occurring during intense physical activity may occur, such as:

• Dizziness or fainting

• Drop in blood pressure

• Irregular, slow, or rapid heart rate
  
  

Risks are minimized by assessing your health status via a pre-test questionnaire and by closely monitoring you during the test.

Participant’s responsibility

• It is important to disclose all relevant information about your health (e.g., cardiac symptoms such as shortness of breath during light exertion or chest pain).

• If you experience unusual sensations before, during, or after the test, report them immediately.

• Inform about any medications, especially those taken on the test day.
  
  

Questions and data processing

• You may ask the testers about any aspects of the test or its results.

• The information collected during the test is treated confidentially and will not be disclosed to others without your permission.
  
  

Instructions for preparing for the fitness test and body composition measurement

Before the fitness test:

• Avoid heavy meals, coffee, caffeine products, and smoking at least 3 hours before the test.

• Make sure you have drunk enough water before the test.

• Do not consume alcohol for at least 24 hours before the test.

• Arrive well-rested. Avoid heavy physical exertion on the day of the test. Note that the test can be so strenuous that it may temporarily impair your ability to drive a car, for example.

• Keep the two days before the test light in terms of training.
  
  

Clothing for the fitness test:

• Wear comfortable sportswear, such as a T-shirt and shorts.

• Choose shoes suitable for physical activity, such as running shoes.
  
  

Illness:
If you have been ill during the past week, inform the tester and arrange a new test date.

For the body composition measurement:

• Use the restroom just before the measurement.

• Remove all metal objects, such as jewelry.

• Do not shower or use the sauna before the measurement.

• Avoid physical exertion on the day of the measurement.

• Refrain from eating for at least 2–3 hours before the measurement.
  
  

By following these instructions, you will ensure the most accurate and reliable results possible from the tests.