Research Article

COMPARISON OF TWO DIFFERENT SUBMAXIMAL CYCLE ERGOMETER TEST METHODS USED FOR MEASUREMENT OF AEROBIC CAPACITY

Volume: 2 Number: 3 July 15, 1997
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COMPARISON OF TWO DIFFERENT SUBMAXIMAL CYCLE ERGOMETER TEST METHODS USED FOR MEASUREMENT OF AEROBIC CAPACITY

Abstract

Aerobic capacity which is determined by measuring maximal oxvgen consumption (V02 max) is the best predictor of physical fitness. V02max could be measured by direct and indirect methods. Direct measurement of V02max could be very expensive, risky and time consuming. For that reason plenty of indirect methods have been proposed. Astrand - Rhyming protocol and Fox equation are two of these methods. In this study these two methods have been compared on trained male athletes to predict V02max. While results of the study did not show sij-ificant differences in overall evaluation very low and very high fitness groups showed significant differences when classified according to Astand's fitness classification in absolute values. Both methods could be used in average physical fitness levels but Astrand - Rhyming method should be preferred because it is more practical to use especially in very low and very high fitness level groups.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sports Medicine

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Mitat Koz
Türkiye

Publication Date

July 15, 1997

Submission Date

April 2, 2017

Acceptance Date

-

Published in Issue

Year 1997 Volume: 2 Number: 3

APA
Ersöz, G., Koz, M., & Gündüz, N. (1997). COMPARISON OF TWO DIFFERENT SUBMAXIMAL CYCLE ERGOMETER TEST METHODS USED FOR MEASUREMENT OF AEROBIC CAPACITY. Gazi Journal of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, 2(3), 1-8. https://izlik.org/JA65LA46XE

Gazi Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences is a scientific and peer-reviewed journal published quarterly.