Is there a resting heart rate limit (restriction) for taking the FCE?
In every good FCE there is a resting HR limit or guideline; it depends on the FCE. The basic idea is that if you have a too-high resting HR, you are at greater risk for a “cardiovascular event” or other similar problem, such as a stroke, and extra care must be taken to keep you safe. In FCEs that use the EPIC Lift Capacity test, the resting HR limit is 90 bpm. This is derived from the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for “non-physician supervised tests”. The ACSM publishes new editions of their guidelines every few years. Check on their website for the latest.
