The choice of end criteria for maximal oxygen uptake impacts VO2max outcomes and participant inclusion, highlighting the need for strict, age- and sex-adjusted criteria.
End-criteria choice may bias VO2max values and eligibility; leaves open need for standardized, validated protocols in testing.
A range of typical end criteria are presented in a random sample of subjects aged 20-85 years. The choice of end criteria will have an impact on the number of the participants as well as the VO2max outcome. Suggestions for new recommendations are given.
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