It is categorized in functional diagnostics of the heart. It is performed either by treadmill or ergo bike, while increasing loading conditions during walking or pedal cycling.

This test can be done by different protocols. The most frequently used is Bruce`s test.

Sportsmen have more demanding loading conditions then the rest of the population, to achieve good results in testing.

By monitoring vital parameters: frequency and blood pressure, and their oscillation and by analyzing ECG changes, compromised heart segments in regional blood flow can be detected.

Ergospirometry- Exercise test and oxygen consumption

Similar diagnostic procedure by which lung function can be also monitored.
Important in the professional sport.