VersaClimbing elicits higher VO2max than does treadmill running or rowing ergometry

Collegiate varsity oarswomen and coxswain (N = 11) completed maximal aerobic exercise tests on a treadmill, a rowing ergometer, and a simulated climbing machine. Successful completion of each test was evidenced by a plateau in oxygen consumption in response to increasing work rates. VO2max (l.min-1)...

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Published in:Medicine and science in sports and exercise 1995-02, Vol.27 (2), p.249-254
Main Authors: BRAHLER, C. J, BLANK, S. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Exercise - physiology
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Heart Rate
Humans
Oxygen Consumption
Respiratory Mechanics
Running - physiology
Space life sciences
Sports - physiology
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
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Summary:Collegiate varsity oarswomen and coxswain (N = 11) completed maximal aerobic exercise tests on a treadmill, a rowing ergometer, and a simulated climbing machine. Successful completion of each test was evidenced by a plateau in oxygen consumption in response to increasing work rates. VO2max (l.min-1), and minute ventilation (VE, l.min-1) at VO2max were significantly greater (P < 0.05) during simulated climbing compared to treadmill running and rowing ergometry. Maximal heart rate (beats.min-1) was significantly greater (P < 0.05) during climbing and running than during rowing. Findings indicate that progressive, incremental, whole-body climbing exercise elicits significantly greater VO2max values for collegiate oarswomen and coxswain than does graded treadmill running or progressive rowing ergometry.
ISSN:0195-9131
1530-0315