Hey guys I take my physical capabilities test tomorrow I was told they strap you in a machine and test you then have you run on a treadmill for 20 minutes and then take it again is this true? Or what should I expect and do
I am not sure if CSX, BNSF, and UP are all the same. The machine I was strapped to was called the "Biodex Strength Index." It does not measure how strong you are, but rather how much strength you can exert during certain arm/leg motions. The results of the test are recorded on the computer, and supposedly sent out to be measured. HR will notify you when they receive the final results if you pass. There is a short "stress test" where your heart rate and pulse will be measured. They will likely take your pulse and such multiple times during the evaluation.
When I was tested there was also some short "warm-up" activities, such as step-ups on little plastic steps, nothing big.