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GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness

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7. (Anaerobic capacity) Maximum heart rate and heart rate recovery

To test your fitness, you can do a 30-second maximal test using any exercise that allows you to exert maximum effort. You need to reach a point of extreme fatigue. You can also use a Bosco protocol in a laboratory setting. The distance covered in the test is not standardized because it varies depending on the exercise. Instead, focus on getting close to your predicted maximum heart rate, which is 220 minus your age. Your heart rate recovery is a better indicator of your fitness level.

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