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Subject: EKG stress test
Hi triathletes,

This is Jose Dominguez and I am getting into triathlon. I have already done two Olympic distances and one half. In my home country, it is mandatory to pass a stress test if you wanna get the license to compete and highly recommended if you are just doing it for fun. How is this in the USA?

I would like to take that test, How is it call exactly? Where can I arrange it?

Thank you

2018-11-08 11:17 AM
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Subject: RE: EKG stress test
Originally posted by rebiker17

Hi triathletes,

This is Jose Dominguez and I am getting into triathlon. I have already done two Olympic distances and one half. In my home country, it is mandatory to pass a stress test if you wanna get the license to compete and highly recommended if you are just doing it for fun. How is this in the USA?

I would like to take that test, How is it call exactly? Where can I arrange it?

Thank you


I did the test twice but it was part of a University study. I was a participant and I think they didn't want people dying in their study :-)

Both times they did a ramp test until complete exhaustion. I wore a mass to measure gas exchange. This was so they could measure my VO2max.

But I also had the EKG probes on me and a cardiologist followed the test.

He told me I was healthy enough to do these types of tests and compete

I have never heard of someone being asked for this test in a race in the US. I have been asked for a Dr's note for races in Europe

I would ask your Dr if he thinks it's necessary. My guess is he will say no IF you are in good health but it's always best to get a professional's advice.


Edited by marcag 2018-11-08 11:35 AM
2018-11-08 2:02 PM
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Subject: RE: EKG stress test

There's no requirement to do so in the USA. 

2018-11-09 1:24 PM
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Subject: RE: EKG stress test
Thank you for all your responses.

Marmag, yes you are right about Europe, I am from Spain and I know that they request that test.

All regular athletes like me, they also usually take it. It is more like a preventive test even if you feel like you are on perfect condition.



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