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50 Cal Bike Assessment

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The 50 Cal Bike Assessment is an assessment of work capacity and ability to tolerate high-intensity anaerobic and aerobic activity. For this assessment, you will need a stationary bike, one in which you are using both your arms and legs. Once on the bike, you will accumulate 50 calories as fast as you can and your score will be the time taken to earn those 50 calories.

Prehab Goals & Normative Values:

6-7 minutes for males, 7-8 minutes for females

Prehab Goal: <7 minutes for both males and females

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