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

Exercise 4

Describe one maximal and one submaximal field test to estimate  max.

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Maximal field test: Maximal run test for cardiorespiratory function (CRF) is used to measure VO2 max of an individual. The test involves the measurement of how far a person can run in a set time or how fast a person can run a set distance. The person who is being tested should be initially trained through a program of lower intensities. The aim of this test is to determine the average velocity that can be maintained over the time or distance.

After measuring the running speed, VO2 is calculated using the following formulaa: