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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Regression equations are commonly used for predicting oxygen uptake in fitness testing and cardiac rehabilitation.
  • Sport-specific testing enhances test reliability and is crucial for effective training program development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a cross-country skiing specific predictor of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max).
  • To establish a predictive model using treadmill-based variables relevant to cross-country skiing.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated cross-country skiing using roller skis on a large research treadmill.
  • Employed bootstrapping techniques and multiple regression analysis due to a small sample size (N=34).
  • Validated model stability through a cross-validation procedure.

Main Results:

  • Developed the predictive equation: VO2 = -4.534 + 0.223(G) + 0.061(BM) + 0.139(TG) + 0.016(TS).
  • Variables included Gender (G), Body Mass (BM), Treadmill Grade (TG), and Treadmill Speed (TS).

Conclusions:

  • The developed model provides a practical method for predicting maximal oxygen uptake in cross-country skiers.
  • This equation can inform training program design, athlete fitness assessments, and research protocols.
  • Facilitates VO2max prediction when advanced metabolic equipment is inaccessible.