maximum oxygen uptake

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maximum oxygen uptake

The maximum amount of O2 that can be consumed by the body per unit of time during heavy exercise.

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The devices used in the study, RS-400, were provided with the "OwnCal" software calculating energy expenditure from variables such as sex, age, body height, BM, maximum heart rate ([HR.sub.max]), maximum oxygen uptake (V[O.sub.2max]), and a level of physical activity, and from heart rate monitored on an ongoing basis [16].

ENERGY EXPENDITURE OF ATHLETES' ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH IN THE LIGHT OF THE POLISH ENERGY INTAKE STANDARDS

(2011) Validity of the 20 meter multi-stage shuttle run test for estimation of maximum oxygen uptake in male university students.

Oxygen Consumption CWS Rate [+ or -] SE Subject (m/min) (mL/kg/min) 1 30 18.0 [+ or -] 0.8 2 35 20.5 [+ or -] 1.2 3 27 18.3 [+ or -] 2.1 4 17 13.9 [+ or -] 0.8 5 47 20.4 [+ or -] 2.3 6 23 20.1 [+ or -] 1.4 7 35 16.6 [+ or -] 0.5 Oxygen Cost [+ or -] Subject SE (mL/kg/m) %V[O.sub.2]max 1 0.600 [+ or -] 0.151 44.2 2 0.587 [+ or -] 0.037 55.8 3 0.679 [+ or -] 0.078 56.5 4 0.822 [+ or -] 0.052 43.3 5 0.435 [+ or -] 0.049 59.6 6 0.878 [+ or -] 0.062 69.6 7 0.475 [+ or -] 0.057 72.0 %V[O.sub.2]max = maximum oxygen uptake during exercise as a proportion of predicted maximum oxygen uptake, CWS = comfortable walking speed.

Energy consumption during prosthetic walking and physical fitness in older hip disarticulation amputees

The maximum oxygen uptake ([VO.sub.2max]) value was accepted when the following criteria were met (15):

Effects of acute supplementation of Panax ginseng on endurance running in a hot & humid environment

There is an increase in heart rate, cardiac output, and stroke volume, and a reduction in maximum oxygen uptake which reduces exercise tolerance.

Deconditioning and sarcopenia

Direct measurement of maximum oxygen uptake (V[O.sub.2] max) is recognized as the best single index of aerobic fitness [1].

A regression equation for the estimation of maximum oxygen uptake in Nepalese adult females

For example, a single anchor method might involve assessing the change in maximum oxygen uptake required for people to rate their health-related quality of life (the anchor) as much improved.

Commentary on linear models and effect magnitudes

Participants were young (mean age, 27 years [SD, 3]), lean (mean body mass index, 24 kg/m2 [SD, 2]), and physically fit (mean maximum oxygen uptake, 51 mL/kg of body weight per minute [SD, 8]).

Systematic review: the effects of growth hormone on athletic performance

The payoff from the 3-month intervention was significant reductions in waist circumference, diastolic blood pressure, body weight, fat mass, and LDL cholesterol, and increased aerobic capacity as measured by maximum oxygen uptake, or [VO.sub.2] max, said Dr.

Taking the stairs at work is a leg up for a healthier heart

Eight of the 11 studies reported that aerobic exercise resulted in an approximately 14 percent improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness (as measured by the maximum oxygen uptake test); this improvement coincided with improvements in cognitive capacity.

Aerobic activity may improve cognitive function

"You've got to get the oxygen a distance of about two metres from nostril into muscle.To get to maximum oxygen uptake takes 40-50sec.

Horse Racing: Revealed: how Aussie sprinters get the most from their muscle; BLOODSTOCK DESK TAKING STOCK Rachel Pagones examines why sprinters from the southern hemisphere have been able to make such a hugh impact in Britain in recent seasons

The V02 max test measures the maximum oxygen uptake of the body and is considered a good way of assessing your fitness level.

On your marks for a stay at keep-fit B&B

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