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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • The ventilatory threshold (VT) is a key indicator of exercise intensity, often used for training prescription.
  • Accurate VT identification is critical for optimizing training and performance in athletes and clinical populations.
  • Mathematical models offer objective methods for VT determination, but their efficacy in upper-body exercise requires validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the accuracy of mathematical models in identifying ventilatory threshold(s) during upper-body incremental exercise.
  • To compare thresholds determined by bisegmental and 3-segmental models with established methods like V-slope and ventilatory equivalents.
  • To determine the number of ventilatory thresholds typically observed during upper-body exercise.

Main Methods:

  • Fourteen rock climbers performed incremental upper-body exercise tests on a cycle ergometer.
  • Ventilation (VE) data were analyzed using bisegmental and 3-segmental linear regression models to identify mathematical VT.
  • VT was also determined using V-slope, VE/VO2, and VE/VCO2 methods for comparison.

Main Results:

  • Bisegmental and 3-segmental models showed comparable data fitting accuracy (MSE).
  • No significant differences were found between the bisegmental VT, the second VT from the 3-segmental model, VE/VO2, and V-slope methods.
  • A significant difference was observed for the first VT identified by the 3-segmental model and VE/VO2 compared to other measures.

Conclusions:

  • Upper-body exercise typically exhibits a single ventilatory threshold.
  • Mathematical models, particularly the bisegmental approach, provide reliable VT identification comparable to other standard methods.
  • The identified ventilatory threshold from the VE curve is recommended for aerobic training prescription in healthy individuals and athletes.