VO2max Prediction: A study on physically active college students

Bryan J. Stadnicki

Biology Department

Eastern Connecticut State University

Non-exercise VO2max estimation for physically active college students

James D. George, William J. Stone, and Lee N. Burkett. 1997. Medicine and Science in Sports

and Exercise. 29:415-423

Introduction

VO2max

Cardio Respiratory Fitness (CRF)

Regression Models

Purpose

• Prediction of VO2max

• Improve non-exercise models

• Compare exercise and non-exercise models

Materials and Methods

• N=100• 50 males• 50 females• Ages 18-29• Body tests• Questionnaires• Treadmill test

• Breathing apparatus• Heart rate• VO2 –oxygen uptake• Respiratory exchange

Results

• VO2max -males, females• HR max • Borg Scale 6-20• Self-reported vs.

Measured• PFA

• Age• Males vs. Females• Models

Summary

• CRF• V02 • Prescription exercise• Rehabilitation• Coaching

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