Graded Exercise Testing Protocols for the Determination of VO2max: Historical Perspectives, Progress, and Future
Nicholas M Beltz1, Ann L Gibson1, Jeffrey M Janot2
1Health, Exercise & Sports Sciences Department, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
Journal of Sports Medicine (Hindawi Publishing Corporation)
|January 25, 2017
Summary
Graded exercise testing (GXT) assesses physiological responses to exercise. Research explores self-paced protocols and verification methods to accurately determine maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max).
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessment
- Sports Science
Background:
- Graded exercise testing (GXT) is a primary method for evaluating integrated physiological systems during exercise.
- GXT data is applicable to sports performance, occupational safety, research, and clinical diagnostics.
- The validity of GXT for determining maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) has been debated due to scrutiny of established verification criteria and individual physiological variability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of current GXT protocols in accurately determining VO2max.
- To explore alternative methods for verifying VO2max attainment, including supramaximal protocols.
- To examine the potential of self-paced GXT protocols for standardized administration.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on GXT criteria and verification methods for VO2max.
- Analysis of research employing supramaximal verification protocols post-GXT.
- Evaluation of self-paced GXT protocols for reliability and ease of administration.
Main Results:
- Traditional criteria for VO2max verification have faced scrutiny regarding their original methodology and consistent application.
- Supramaximal verification protocols are emerging as a reliable alternative to confirm VO2max attainment.
- Self-paced GXT protocols offer a simple and reliable approach to GXT design and administration.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to standardize GXT protocols for accurate VO2max determination.
- Combining self-paced GXT with verification protocols may offer a robust method for eliciting and confirming VO2max.
- Standardized GXT protocols are crucial for consistent and reliable assessment across various applications.
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