Hey Guys,
Long time follower, first time poster. I appreciate everything BBM does, this organization has kept me motivated and positive through some difficult times.
Today for work. I had to take a respiratory fit test. The test was a spirometry test done on a handheld device. I had to blow into the tube 8 consecutive times, the nurse was continually “coaching” me on how to breath into the machine. “Take a deep breath breathe hard once then push as much air as possible”.
They printed my results and informed me I had failed the pulmonary function test.
I take no medication, never a smoker, no asthma. I’ve been consistently lifting 4-5 days a week for 3 years. BBM programs for slightly over a year. Former college athlete, I’ve never had any pulmonary issues or distress. I feel my anaerobic and aerobic work capacity is better than it ever has been, I feel fantastic overall. Blood pressure tested before test was 109/65.
Is this something I should be concerned about or could there be an underlying reason I did not pass (maybe blowing technique)?
(My chart was also marked as moderately obese due to my BMI measurements taken today are below)
30 years old
6’2
195.2 lbs
13% body fat.