The Accuracy of Non-Exercise Vo2max Prediction Equations

ISBN-13: 9783838378046 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 60 str.

Brock Babin

Opis

This study determined the accuracy of non-exercise VO2max prediction equations with measured maximal oxygen uptake values in long distance runners. Eight male volunteer ULM cross country athletes performed a VO2max test and had their body composition measured utilizing the three site Jackson-Pollock skinfolds equation. The participants completed a modified version of the physical activity rating questionnaire to assess physical activity for the previous month. Activity levels included values for sedentary lifestyle (PA-R = 0) to running 60 miles per week (PA-R = 14). Non-parametric (Spearmans rho) correlations were used to analyze relationships between measured VO2max values and non-exercise prediction equations. The correlation between measured VO2max values and a multiple regression equation, featuring body mass index and the runners physical activity rating (PA-R) was significant (r = .762) at the p < .05 level. Therefore, estimation of aerobic fitness from non-exercise equations is an accurate method for measuring the aerobic fitness of collegiate cross country runners...

O autorze

is an exercise physiologist for Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics in Texas. He has worked with several collegiate athletes and clinical populations after major cardiology events. His participation in collegiate cross country and track and field called him to design research to enhance fitness levels of elite athletes.