Maximal aerobic capacity (V02max) measurements may differ based on which protoco
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Question
Maximal aerobic capacity (V02max) measurements may differ based on which protocol is used and based on what units are used to report V02max. Describe two athletes one that you'd expect to perform well on the cycle ergometer and one that would perform well on the treadmill. In addition, describe two individuals who would have a higher V02max estimate with each of the V02max units - L/min and ml/kg/min. athletes such as cyclist or runners, or any sport that you would think would perform best in a cycle ergometer or treadmill.
Explanation / Answer
the maximum aerobic capacity is assessed by the direct or the indirect methods or by the maximal and the sub-maximal protocols.the direct methods measures an individuals expired gase to analyse their the pulmonary ventilation, the expired oxygen, and the expired co2. the Indirect method, includes field tests, to estimate the person’s aerobic capacity which is based on their heart rate, the distance covered, and the time of the trial when its using the certain protocol.
in a study most individual score 5-10% lower on their the maximal oxygen consumption when to comparing the cycle protocol to that of the treadmill protocol.
in that study the participants’ average results were as follows: age 24.5 ± 1.73 years,
weight 83.3 ± 20.8 kilograms,
height 182.3 ± 8.13 centimeters,
sub-maximal VO2 max 46.4 ± 8.30 ml/kg/min,
true maximal treadmill VO2 max of 48.9 ± 5.82 ml/kg/min.