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Originally Posted by waves
i am worried about clothes for the stress test. the instructions only say to bring shoes but it is freakin cold now - 30's in the morning. i do not want to end up with sweaty pants outdoors afterwards so i'm figuring i'll bring a full change of clothes just in case. i've never done one of these before. i don't know if/how much i will sweat.
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http://www.medicinenet.com/exercise_...test/page3.htm
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You will begin to exercise by walking on a treadmill or pedaling a stationary bicycle. The rate of exercise, or degree of difficulty will gradually increase. You will be asked to exercise until you feel exhausted.
At regular intervals, the lab personnel will ask how you are feeling. Please tell them if you feel chest, arm or jaw pain or discomfort, short of breath, dizzy, lightheaded, or any other unusual symptoms. It is normal for your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and perspiration to increase during the test. The lab personnel will watch for any symptoms or changes on the ECG monitor that suggest the test should be stopped.
After the test you will walk or pedal slowly for a couple of minutes to cool down. Your heart rate, blood pressure and ECG will continue to be monitored until the levels begin returning to normal.
Although the appointment lasts about 60 minutes, the actual exercise time is usually between seven and 12 minutes.
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http://heart-disease.emedtv.com/exer...est-video.html
This video says, "every two to three minutes the speed or incline of the treadmill will gradually be increased."
The exercise usually lasts a total of 8 to 12 minutes.
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Waves,
I did not run for my test. I had a chemical test so I can't tell you what to expect.
These two sites say that the test lasts a total of 8 to 12 minutes. I don't know how much you would be sweating. I could see carrying extra clothes --- but I'm weird. I carry stuff with me across town on errands as if I am going camping for the weekend.
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