Official protocol by Francesco Conconi (1982) · Heart Rate Threshold
Conconi Test (Ramp Test)
Estimate the heart rate at the Anaerobic Threshold (AT) to set personalized training zones
Primary measureHeart Rate & Speed at Deflection Point
CategoryHeart Rate Threshold
FormatPROGRESSIVE
Pacing audio0.01s Calibrated
Standardized testing protocol
Start at an easy pace and increase workload at pre-determined intervals until exhaustion. Heart rate is recorded at each level to locate the deflection point.
Required field equipment
Stopwatch, heart rate monitor, running track or exercise equipment
Calculation formula & scoring
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Heart rate (bpm) and speed (km/h) where linear heart rate relationship bends on deflection graph.
Scientific reference
Conconi, F. et al. (1982). Determination of the anaerobic threshold by a noninvasive field test in runners.
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