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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biometrics

Background:

  • Assessing aerobic capacity is crucial for optimizing athletic performance in rowing.
  • Existing maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) tests often require specialized laboratory equipment.
  • Field-deployable tests are needed for accessible and practical athlete assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a minimal-equipment aerobic capacity test for rowers suitable for field use.
  • To compare directly measured VO2max with predicted values derived from a novel field test protocol.
  • To evaluate the test's predictive accuracy separately for male and female rowers.

Main Methods:

  • A 7-stage, 2-minute incremental rowing ergometer test with 30-second rest periods was administered.
  • Expired gases were collected for direct VO2max measurement.
  • Lactic acid concentrations and peak heart rates were recorded during testing.
  • Regression equations were developed to predict VO2max based on heart rate data for men and women.

Main Results:

  • Predicted VO2max values were 23% lower for men and 25% lower for women compared to directly measured values.
  • Heart rate showed a moderate, significant correlation with VO2max in men (r = 0.55, p = 0.05).
  • No significant correlation was observed between heart rate and VO2max in women (r = -0.05, p > 0.85).

Conclusions:

  • The developed field test adequately predicted VO2max in male rowers.
  • The test's predictive accuracy for VO2max was inadequate in female rowers.
  • Modifications to the testing protocol are recommended to improve VO2max prediction accuracy for women.