Test involves running in three-minute segments on a treadmill . The speed needs to gradually increase along with growing incline . If you are not able to run for three minutes at the same pace, then your body will start burning fat and muscle instead of calories.
Test involves running in three-minute segments on a treadmill . The speed needs to gradually increase along with growing incline . Runners can then plug in their vital statistics into a basic formula . As well as age and gender , the formula factors in peak heart rate . It also looks at ability to tolerate exertion as measured by 'METs ' Scientists say the test is more useful than existing stress exams .