Åstrand test

Åstrand test
PurposeMeasuring VO2 max

The Åstrand test is a method to estimate VO2 max (the maximum rate at which an individual can consume oxygen during exercise), an indicator of cardiovascular fitness.[1] The test involves performing steady, submaximal exercise on a cycle ergometer at gradually increasing intensity (incremental exercise) while monitoring heart rate. This data is used to predict VO₂ max without requiring maximal exertion.

References

  1. ^ Astrand, P. (1952). Experimental studies of physical working capacity in relation to sex and age. Munksgaard, Copenhagen.


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