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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biometrics

Background:

  • Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is a key indicator of aerobic fitness.
  • Accurate VO2max assessment typically requires specialized laboratory equipment.
  • Developing accessible prediction models is crucial for widespread application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop prediction models for VO2max using an incremental treadmill test.
  • To utilize the modified Heck protocol for VO2max estimation.
  • To create sport-specific regression equations for diverse athletic populations.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited 598 professional and youth athletes across various sports.
  • Collected anthropometric data (stature, body mass, body fat).
  • Conducted incremental cardiopulmonary exercise testing on a treadmill via the modified Heck protocol.
  • Applied multiple regression analysis to develop prediction models.

Main Results:

  • Running time was a significant predictor (p=0.001) of VO2max across all populations.
  • Developed separate VO2max regression equations for each athletic group.
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of the modified Heck protocol for VO2max prediction.

Conclusions:

  • The developed regression equations enable practical VO2max prediction for athletes and coaches.
  • This method offers a time-efficient and cost-effective alternative to laboratory testing.
  • This is the first study to provide VO2max regression models for distinct athletic groups using the modified Heck protocol.