4 reasons why to perform a stress test for sports performance

Many times you are not aware of the importance of a stress test, in the performance of an athlete

Well, our partner OHP Medical Center, Together with  Triathlon news, we are going to publish a series of articles where we will explain the benefits of a stress test, as well as the guidelines for using the data it offers us, etc.

 ·     Know the health of your heart. 

It is essential, since you must know your state of health to be able to face an intense exercise with all the guarantees.

·         Measure the potential during the exercise.

With the stress test, they will provide us with the value of VO2max, which measures the ability to perform aerobic exercise.

·         Adjust the workouts.

Thanks to the data obtained by the stress test, we will determine the ideal pace for quality training, continuous runs, etc.

·         Optimize results

Once we have the training zones and we work on them, we can adapt the workouts to the appropriate rhythms, and thus obtain the maximum effectiveness of them. Assess progression. It is advisable to carry out some stress tests during the season, to measure the sporting progression that we are having

For more information about stress tests visit OHP Medical Center