Stress Test 10/2009

The Cooper Clinic in Dallas used the Balke Protocol.   My VO2 max was estimated to be 51.09 based on the completion time of 25 minutes. A formula is used to estimate V02 max= (1.444 x actual time) + 14.99.  Max. heart rate was 179 which is "superior" for a 60 year old.  The record for my age group was 31 minutes, but after 25 minutes the speed is gradually increased until the client says "uncle."  I REALLY had to push to reach the 25 minutes, but had no chest pain/dizziness, etc.

About one interval session per week. Did 5 mile run at 162 average HR (40:39)...still had some left in the tank but finished at 172 downhill. My bodyfat is down about 1 percent from last year...14.3% Still too high to be a serious runner...but that's ok.

My VO2max calculates at 51.09 based on 25 minute stress test...this is really high and I doubt the formula.

So here are my new workout Heart Rates based on the 179.

Long and slow runs go to 143 maximum.
80% 143
70% 125
60% 107
65% 116
Recovery days: 98-116 (day after hard intervals)
Long Slow Aerobic base building 125-143
Medium intensity: 143-161
High intensity intervals: 166-179

Cooper Clinic Physical Results 10/2009

October 2009:
Weight 181
Height 6'2"
MDCT Scan 0 calcium
Total Cholesterol 206
HDL 89
LDL 101
Ratio: 2.3
Triglyceride 73
Glucose: 93
PSA: .40
Vitamin D: 47
CRP (C-reactive protein): .16
Bodyfat 14.5%
BP pre-stress test 110/67
25 minute stress test at 3.3 MPH grade from 0 to 25 ("Superior")
(record for 60 year old is 31 minutes)
Maximum heart rate 179; Peak BP 164/57
Recovery: 34 in one minute...(dropped from 179 to 145)
Bone Density: Spine normal, hips show bone loss (starting 1000 mg. calcium per day)

Dematologist scan showed no skin cancer, but several "pre-cancer spots" were treated with Nitrogen. Two molds removed... both tested benign.