A single-session protocol using step, then ramp, then step exercise intensity changes to test a physiological response.
SRS describes an exercise testing protocol within one session that moves through a stepped intensity, a progressive ramp, and then a further step change, typically to probe how a physiological variable (e.g. ventilatory, metabolic, or cardiovascular response) tracks sudden versus gradual changes in workload. The exact purpose and outcome measures depend heavily on the specific study, and "SRS" is not a standardized, widely-recognized term in the exercise physiology literature — treat it as a protocol-specific label defined by the source paper rather than an established test. Readers should check the original methods section for the precise step/ramp/step parameters (durations, intensities) before generalizing the term.
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