Which of the following exercise protocols can be described as a ramp test?
A) Treadmill,2 MPH,grade increase of 5% every 3 minutes
B) Treadmill,10% grade,speed increase of 2.5 MPH every 3 minutes
C) Cycle ergometer,continuous increase of 10 watts per minute
D) Cycle ergometer,increase in resistance of 50 watts every 2 minutes

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A ramp test is characterized by a continuous and gradual increase in workload until the participant reaches maximal effort or fatigue. Choice C describes a ramp test as there is a continuous increase in workload of 10 watts per minute on the cycle ergometer. Choices A and B have a fixed time interval for workload increase, while choice D has a fixed increase in resistance rather than a gradual ramping up of workload.

Which of the Following Exercise Protocols Can Be Described as a Ramp