Bruce Protocol METs Calculator

Test Duration (minutes)

Age

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Weight (lbs)

Peak Heart Rate (bpm)

Test Stage

Bruce Protocol Results

METs

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Metabolic Equivalent

VO2 Max

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ml/kg/min

Fitness Level

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Test Analysis

Test Performance

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Fitness Assessment

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METs Comparison

Resting

1.0

Light Activity

2-3

Moderate Activity

4-6

Vigorous Activity

7+

Recommendations

About the Bruce Protocol

The Bruce Protocol is a standardized treadmill test used to assess cardiovascular fitness. It progressively increases speed and incline every 3 minutes until the participant reaches maximum effort.

Test Stages:

Stage 1: 1.7 mph, 10% grade (4.8 METs)
Stage 2: 2.5 mph, 12% grade (7.0 METs)
Stage 3: 3.4 mph, 14% grade (9.5 METs)
Stage 4: 4.2 mph, 16% grade (12.5 METs)
Stage 5: 5.0 mph, 18% grade (15.5 METs)
Stage 6: 5.5 mph, 20% grade (18.5 METs)
Stage 7: 6.0 mph, 22% grade (21.5 METs)

Interpretation:

Excellent: 15+ METs
Good: 12-14 METs
Average: 9-11 METs
Below Average: 6-8 METs
Poor: Below 6 METs