Ruffier-Dickson test

Ruffier-Dickson test

This article is part of stage 2 of marathon preparation.

Before embarking on any training program, it is useful to assess one's fitness level, which is the purpose of this test.

It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Ruffier-Dickson test :

The Ruffier-Dickson test (named after its authors) consists of three steps:

• After lying down calmly for about 5 minutes: take your pulse (P1)

• Perform 30 complete squats with your arms stretched out and feet flat on the ground, in 45 seconds.
  Take your pulse immediately after (P2)

• Lie down again and take your pulse 1 minute after the end of the exercise (P3)

Ruffier index = (P1 + P2 + P3) - 200 / 10

The Ruffier index is interpreted as follows:

Close to 0: Excellent

Between 0 and 3: Very good

Between 3 and 8: Good

Between 8 and 15: Average

Between 15 and 20: Poor