VO2max during successive maximal efforts
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Rebecca Battista Ph.D, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: The concept of VO2max has been a defining paradigm in exercise physiology for >75 years. Within the last decade, this concept has been both challenged and defended. The purpose of this study was to test the concept of VO2max by comparing VO2 during a second exercise bout following a preliminary maximal effort exercise bout. The study had two parts. In Study #1, physically active non-athletes performed incremental cycle exercise. After 1-min recovery, a second bout was performed at a higher power output. In Study #2, competitive runners performed incremental treadmill exercise and, after 3-min recovery, a second bout at a higher speed. In Study #1 the highest VO2 (bout 1 vs. bout 2) was not significantly different (3.95 + 0.75 vs. 4.06 + 0.75 l min-1). Maximal heart rate was not different (179 + 14 vs. 180 + 13 bpm) although maximal VE was higher in the second bout (141 + 36 vs. 151 + 34 l min -1). In Study #2 the highest VO2 (bout 1 vs. bout 2) was not significantly different (4.09 + 0.97 vs. 4.03 + 1.16 l min -1), nor was maximal heart rate (184 + 6 vs. 181 + 10 bpm) or maximal VE (126 + 29 vs. 126 + 34 l min -1). The results support the concept that the highest VO2 during a maximal incremental exercise bout is unlikely to change during a subsequent exercise bout,
VO2max during successive maximal efforts
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- Publication
- Carl Foster · Erin KuVel · Nicole Bradley · Rebecca A. Battista · Glenn Wright · John P. Porcari · Alejandro Lucia · Jos J. deKoning (2007) " VO2max during successive maximal efforts" European journal of Applied Physiology 102:67–72 Version of Record Available @ (DOI 10.1007/s00421-007-0565-x)
- Language: English
- Date: 2007
- Keywords
- Exercise testing, Oxygen uptake, Cycle exercise, Treadmill, exercise