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The relation between upper arm dimensions and maximal oxygen uptake during arm exercise

A J Enders1, M Hopman, R A Binkhorst

  • 1Department of Physiology, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

International Journal of Sports Medicine
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Maximal oxygen uptake during arm exercise is best predicted by upper arm muscle and bone cross-sectional area. This simple measurement can help standardize VO2peak assessments in arm cranking activities.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Anthropometry

Background:

  • Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2peak) is a key indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness.
  • Standardizing VO2peak measurements during arm exercise is crucial for accurate comparisons.
  • Upper body anthropometric measures may influence arm exercise performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between upper arm dimensions and VO2peak during arm exercise.
  • To identify anthropometric predictors of VO2peak in arm cranking.

Main Methods:

  • Nineteen untrained males underwent anthropometric measurements of the upper arm.
  • Calculated muscle cross-sectional area, muscle plus bone cross-sectional area, and muscle volume.
  • Subjects performed incremental arm cranking exercise to determine peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak).

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Main Results:

  • Upper arm muscle plus bone cross-sectional area was the strongest predictor of VO2peak (r = 0.65, p < 0.005).
  • Body mass, fat-free body mass, and upper arm/total arm volume showed weaker correlations with VO2peak (r < 0.5).

Conclusions:

  • The cross-sectional area of the upper arm muscles plus bone is a reliable and easily obtainable measure.
  • This measure can be effectively used to standardize VO2peak in arm cranking exercise.
  • Simplifying VO2peak standardization enhances the comparability of arm exercise performance data.