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Prolonged incremental tests do not necessarily compromise VO2max in well-trained athletes

S J Pierce1, A G Hahn, A Davie

  • 1Department of Physiology and Applied Nutrition, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT.

Summary

For trained rowers, discontinuous tests for maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) lasting 3-4 minutes per stage are valid. Shorter continuous tests are also valid, but longer discontinuous tests may underestimate VO2max.

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