Review article
https://doi.org/DOI 10.69589/hsv.39.1.1
Contemporary methods of predicting maximum oxygen uptake: a brief review
Indy Man Kit Ho
; Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Department of Sports and Recreation, China
Andro Matković
; Clinical Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Merkur University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Branka R. Matković
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Cardiorespiratory endurance is one of the most important fitness qualities for all populations including healthy individuals, the elderly, patients with chronic illness, recreational runners, and elite athletes. The uptake of oxygen by body tissues increases by increasing the activity or exercise intensity, also known as oxygen uptake (VO2). When the VO2 has reached the highest point that no additional oxygen can be further consumed by our cells, the maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) is achieved. In assessing VO2max, sports scientists commonly conduct the direct measure using the incremental graded testing protocol on a treadmill or bike, and such laboratory based VO2max is also regarded as the gold standard. Nevertheless, equipment accessibility and the testing cost as well as the personnel or expertise to be involved are all
considered factors that make the test over-complicated and cumbersome. In this regard, the prediction of VO2max using a wide range of methods with acceptable testing accuracy and time cost will be the most feasible alternative. Therefore, the purpose of this brief review is to critically discuss the common types of prediction methods including their practical applications, the reliabilities, validities, and potential limitations of each method.
Keywords
Oxygen consumption, Prediction of VO2max, Exercise testing
Hrčak ID:
321669
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Publication date:
28.6.2024.
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