PWC Test

Goal: measure aerobe endurance capacity

The PWC test is just like the Astrand test a sub maximum test for calculating your fitness and compare with persons of your own age. The PWC-test measures the aerobe capacity of a cyclist. This happens by comparing the supplied power (watt/kg body weight). The PWC test is a test where power (watts) increases every 2 minutes until you reach a hearth rate of 130 (untrained), 150 (trained) or 170 (well trained).

Explanation on results PWC Test
After you filled out all data the computer will calculate your results. In the table you can see your level. The PWC tests are very well suited to measure progress. If you do the PWC Test periodically you will see improvement in your score. That means you gain fitness.

PWC Tes for well trained cyclists

The PWC 170 test

• Start with a power of 100 watt (80 rounds per minute)
• Increase the power every 2 minutes with 30 watt. Record the heart rate and the power at the end of every 2 minutes.
• If hearth rate is over 170 beats per minute, finish the last 2 minutes.

• Fill in the results on the entry form and the result will be calculated automatically.

PWC Test For trained cyclists

The PWC 150 test

• Start with a power of 50 watt (80 rounds per minute)
• Increase the power every 2 minutes with 20 watt. Record the heart rate and the power at the end of every 2 minutes.
• If hearth rate is over 150 beats per minute, finish the last 2 minutes.

• Fill in the results on the entry form and the result will be calculated automatically

PWC Test for untrained cyclists

The PWC 130 test

• Start with a power of 50 watt (80 rounds per minute)
• Increase the power every 2 minutes with 20 watt. Record the heart rate and the power at the end of every 2 minutes.
• If hearth rate is over 130 beats per minute, finish the last 2 minutes.
• Fill in the results on the entry form and the result will be calculated automatically.