Bruce Protocol METs Calculator

Your details

The VO2 max regression formula differs for men and women.
Used to classify your fitness level against age-matched norms.
years
The modified protocol adds two lower-intensity warm-up stages before stage 1, often used for older or deconditioned patients.
Total minutes on the treadmill when you stopped or reached maximum exertion.
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Remaining seconds beyond the whole minutes.
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METs AchievedAverage fitness
8.6METs

Metabolic equivalents at peak exercise

Estimated VO2 Max30.2ml/kg/min
Age-predicted Max HR181bpm
Fitness ClassificationAverage
Last Stage CompletedStage 3
Speed at Test End3.4mph
Grade at Test End14%
8.6 METs
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You achieved 8.6 METs: Average fitness for your age and sex.

  • You reached 8.6 METs. Scores between 5 and 10 METs suggest moderate cardiovascular fitness with average risk.
  • Your estimated VO2 max is 30.2 ml/kg/min, which is derived from the Pollock men regression formula validated for the Bruce Protocol.

Next stepRegular aerobic training 3-5 days per week at moderate intensity is the most effective way to push toward the 10+ MET target.

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