Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

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Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Edition 9ISBN: 0073523534

Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Edition 9ISBN: 0073523534

Exercise 9

Compute the oxygen cost of cycling (ml · kg^?1 · min^?1) at work rates of 50, 75, 100, 125 W for a 60-kg person.

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Answer 1

The oxygen requirement of cycling is linear over a range of work rates up to about 200 W. The oxygen cost of cycling can be calculated from the following formula:

Whereas is sum of resting O₂ consumption (3.5) and O₂ cost of unloaded cycling (3.5).