Cardiac Stress Test: Whats the average time of a normal person pushed to their limits?

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I'de like to know how long a normal person can stand on a cardiac stress test treadmill proceedure. (Incline % and speed increase every three minutes)

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Hi, I conduct cardiac stress tests. Most everyone uses the Bruce protocol, which increases speed and incline every 3 minutes. The full protocol is 21 minutes, which at the end is 6mph and 22% incline. The average times at my clinic range from 6-12 minutes, depending on the person's activity level.