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An intermittent running test to estimate maximal oxygen uptake: the Andersen test
L B Andersen1, T E Andersen, E Andersen
1Department of Sport Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Oslo, Norway. lars.bo.andersen@nih.no
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|November 11, 2008
Summary
A simple intermittent running test accurately estimates children's and adolescents' physical fitness. This test correlates well with maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), offering a reliable, inexpensive tool for schools and healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Pediatric Health
- Sports Science
Background:
- Monitoring children's height and weight is common for tracking obesity trends.
- Assessing physical fitness is crucial but requires simple, reliable methods.
- Cardiorespiratory fitness, indicated by VO2max, is a key health indicator.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the association between maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and running distance in an intermittent running test.
- To validate a simple test for estimating physical fitness in children and adolescents.
Main Methods:
- The Andersen intermittent running test was administered to three groups: physical education students, children, and elite soccer players.
- VO2max was directly measured during maximal treadmill running for comparison.
- Reproducibility of the Andersen test was assessed.
Main Results:
- The Andersen test demonstrated good reproducibility (r=0.84).
- Significant correlations were found between running distance and VO2max across all groups (r=0.87 for students, 0.68 for children, 0.60 for soccer players).
- A regression equation was developed to estimate VO2max based on running distance and sex.
Conclusions:
- The Andersen intermittent running test is a reliable and valid tool for estimating physical fitness in children and adolescents.
- This non-expensive test can be utilized by teachers and healthcare professionals for quick fitness assessments.
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