True CS 1.0 Owner's Manual page 37

Accuracy of
the Gerkin
Test
Accuracy of the Gerkin Test
The scientific journal, Occupational Medicine, published a study
in 2004 on the accuracy of the Gerkin test. The conclusion:
"The Gerkin treadmill protocol overpredicts VO
men and women and, therefore, should not be used for predicting
VO max in individual firefighters, particularly if VO
2
criterion for inclusion or exclusion from duty. At this time, a valid
treadmill running test is needed for predicting the VO
individual firefighters. "
However, for the fitness enthusiast who is interested in monitoring
their fitness level, the Gerkin test can be used to measure progress
over time.
CS1.0 Treadmill Owner's Guide
chapter five: fitness tests
max in healthy
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max is a
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