HERS 380 Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science
Maximum Oxygen Consumption
Use data from one of the people
tested in class. You may use one of the tests done on the bike or
on the treadmill, you need not do both. You may print out data
from any subject tested. Go to the HERS 380 main page for links
to the data. Go to the
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In order to perform the necessary calculations
and answer the discussion questions you will need the following:
age, weight in kg, and heart rate values.
Include the following in the results
section:
- Graph VO2 vs power. Use only one
VO2 value for each power level. A sample will be
handed out in class
- Graph HR vs time. One value should be
used for each minute of exercise.
- Include R values in a table that includes time and power setting (or stage).
- What was the subject's VO2max/peak? You need to only state the value here and if it is a VO2max or a VO2peak.
Include the following in your discussion
section:
- Discuss the changes seen in heart rate
over time and increasing exercise intensity. What was the
individual's maximal heart rate? How does this correspond with
the traditional estimation of maximal heart rate based on age?
- Describe the changes in R during the
test and what these changes mean in terms of fuel source.
If necessary, look in your exercise physiology text for
information on this. Fuel source refers to carbohydrate, fat, and
protein.
- Was a true VO2 max achieved? Explain how you determined this .
If so, what was the VO2 max? If not, what was the VO2
peak?
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