Maximal Oxygen Uptake Relative to Plasma Volume Expansion

Abstract Controversy exists as to whether plasma volume (PV) expansion has the potential to increase maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O 2 max). In the present study, V̇O 2 max and exercise time to fatigue were measured in nine untrained men when plasma volume (PV) was normal and then again on the next day f...

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Published in:International journal of sports medicine 1990-04, Vol.11 (2), p.116-119
Main Authors: Coyle, E. F., Hopper, M. K., Coggan, A. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Applied physiology
Biological and medical sciences
Dextrans - pharmacology
Hemodilution
Human physiology applied to population studies and life conditions. Human ecophysiology
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Oxygen Consumption - drug effects
Physical Endurance
Physical Exertion - physiology
Plasma Volume - drug effects
Stroke Volume
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Summary:Abstract Controversy exists as to whether plasma volume (PV) expansion has the potential to increase maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O 2 max). In the present study, V̇O 2 max and exercise time to fatigue were measured in nine untrained men when plasma volume (PV) was normal and then again on the next day following two levels of PV expansion. Resting PV was expanded (via intravenous infusion of a 6% dextran solution) by 282 ± 16 ml (i. e., PVX-1) and then by 624 ± 26 ml (i. e., PVX-2). PVX-1 increased stroke volume (CO 2 rebreathing) during submaximal exercise by 15% (P < 0.05) above normal levels. VO2 max following PVX-1 was increased 4% (P < 0.05; 3.78 to 3.92 1/min) despite a 4% reduction in hemoglobin concentration. Exercise time to fatigue was also increased (P < 0.05). PVX-2 resulted in an 11% (P < 0.05) reduction in hemoglobin concentration during maximal exercise and a return of VChmax and exercise time to normal levels. In summary, we have observed in untrained men that 200-300 ml of PV expansion increases SV, measured during submaximal exercise, yet causes only a small amount of hemodilution. As a result, V̇O 2 max is increased slightly and performance is improved. Further PV expansion to levels 500-600 ml above normal results in an excessive hemodilution and a subsequent decline in V̇O 2 max and performance to normal levels. There is an optimal PV for eliciting V̇O 2 max in untrained men which appears to be approximately 200-300 ml above their normal levels.
ISSN:0172-4622
1439-3964
DOI:10.1055/s-2007-1024774