Maximal oxygen uptake during field running does not exceed that measured during treadmill exercise

Modern ergometric equipment enables the simulation of laboratory maximal oxygen uptake (.VO(2max)) testing in the field. Therefore, it was investigated whether the improved event specificity on the track might lead to higher .VO(2max) measurements in running. Identical protocols were used on the tre...

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Published in:European journal of applied physiology 2003-01, Vol.88 (4-5), p.387-389
Main Authors: Meyer, T, Welter, J-P, Scharhag, J, Kindermann, W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Exercise Test
Heart Rate
Humans
Male
Oxygen Consumption
Pulmonary Gas Exchange
Running - physiology
Time Factors
Track and Field
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Summary:Modern ergometric equipment enables the simulation of laboratory maximal oxygen uptake (.VO(2max)) testing in the field. Therefore, it was investigated whether the improved event specificity on the track might lead to higher .VO(2max) measurements in running. Identical protocols were used on the treadmill and on the track (speed was indicated by a computer-driven flashing light system). Ambulatory measurements of gas exchange were carried out throughout both tests, which were executed in randomized order. There were no significant differences ( P=0.71) in .VO(2max) between treadmill [4.65 (0.51) ml.min(-1)] and field tests [4.63 (0.55) ml.min(-1)]. However, the test duration differed significantly ( P
ISSN:1439-6319
1439-6327
DOI:10.1007/s00421-002-0718-x