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Course: PHRE 1033 – Fitness Evaluation Movement Pattern: Lunge Target: Gluteals Synergist(s): Quadriceps
Exercise
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Equipment: Steps
Description:

Pre-Exercise

  • Complete client prescreening
  • Use table to determine the starting stage
  • Calculate 85% of client’s HR max and divide by 6 to get that data in a 10s count for easy comparison
  • Explain purpose of test
  • Demonstrate the stepping sequence of step-step-up, step-step-down
  • Instruct client to walk – not run
  • Instruct client to place both feet on the top step, to keep good posture, and to breathe throughout the task
  • Explain that each stage will be 3 minutes long, and they will get progressively faster
  • Explain to the client that when the music stops you will get his/her HR
  • Explain the purpose of the BORG scale and let the client know that you will ask for that information between each stage also
  • Place marker on the wall for your client to concentrate
  • Have your client practice once/twice without music and once/twice with music (on appropriate starting stage) as you chant with music step-step-up; step-step-down
  • Remind your client that you will be watching for their safety, but they should let you know if they feel pain or if they need to stop the test for any reason

During Exercise

  • Monitor client
  • Properly encourage client
  • Help client keep accurate cadence
  • Accurately obtain heart rate and RPE between each stage
  • Continue the music until heart rate exceeds 85%

Post-Exercise

  • Provide active recovery for 3-5minutes
  • Check HR every minute (10s count) for 3-5 minutes
  • Have your client sit for at least 3-5 minutes
  • Check HR and BP on minutes 1 and 3 (and possibly 5)
  • Ensure HR and BP are below ceiling values
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