An 8-week training program at 75-85% HR max significantly improved VO2 max and other physiological parameters in untrained college-age males and females, with sex differences in VE max and weight.
Does an 8-week training program produce different physiological effects in untrained college-age males compared to females?
An 8-week aerobic training program improves VO2 max and other physiological parameters in untrained college-age individuals, with some sex-specific differences in response.
Abstract Comparisons were made between untrained college-age males and females in selected physiological alterations as a result of training. Experimental groups trained three times weekly for eight weeks at a heart rate (HR) intensity between 75% and 85% of HR max with total distance run held equal between sexes. MANOVA revealed a significant training effect for the experimental groups as well as a significant difference between sexes in response to training. Univariate ANCOVA revealed a significant training effect for VdotO2 max expressed in ml/kg.min−1 and 1.min−1, VdotEmax expressed in 1.min−1 and 1/kg.min−1, O2 pulse at VdotO2 max and body weight. Sex differences were found for VdotE max (1.min−1), and weight. No significant training effect was found for HR max or VE at VdotO2 max.
Edmund J. Burke (Sat,) conducted a other in Healthy untrained individuals. Training program vs. Males vs Females was evaluated on Physiological alterations including VO2 max, VE max, O2 pulse, and body weight. An 8-week training program at 75-85% HR max significantly improved VO2 max and other physiological parameters in untrained college-age males and females, with sex differences in VE max and weight.