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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Background:

  • The perceptually regulated exercise test (PRET) uses subjective ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) to predict maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max).
  • The relationship between RPE and VO2 is extrapolated to predict VO2max.
  • Accuracy may improve with a second PRET or extrapolation to RPE19 versus RPE20.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the validity of predicting VO2max from the RPE-VO2 relationship during PRET.
  • To assess agreement and accuracy of VO2max predictions from initial and retest PRETs using RPE19 and RPE20.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search identifying 512 articles.
  • Included 10 studies (n=274) using Borg's RPE scale and RPE ≤15 for VO2max prediction.
  • Compared actual and predicted VO2max from four subgroups (RPE19/RPE20, initial/retest) to determine optimal extrapolation and test conditions.

Main Results:

  • VO2max can be predicted from the RPE-VO2 relationship during PRET across diverse populations and modalities.
  • Extrapolation to RPE20 during a retest is recommended for enhanced prediction accuracy.
  • The best PRET involves a test-retest comparison.

Conclusions:

  • The RPE-VO2 relationship during PRET allows for VO2max prediction.
  • Extrapolation to RPE20 during a second PRET yields the most accurate predictions.
  • Limitations include poor selection bias and data collection methods in included studies.