TREADMILL TESTS
\tɹˈɛdmɪl tˈɛsts], \tɹˈɛdmɪl tˈɛsts], \t_ɹ_ˈɛ_d_m_ɪ_l t_ˈɛ_s_t_s]\
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Controlled physical activity, more strenuous than at rest, which is performed in order to allow assessment of physiological functions, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary, but also aerobic capacity. Maximal (most intense) exercise is usually required but submaximal exercise is also used. The intensity of exercise is often graded, using criteria such as rate of work done, oxygen consumption, and heart rate.
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