Why the study?
Does the published formula accurately estimate VO2 during horizontal and grade treadmill walking in males age 10-59?
Does the published formula accurately estimate VO2 during horizontal and grade treadmill walking in males age 10-59?
Published formulas for estimating VO2 during treadmill walking are accurate for adult males at 6-18% grades but underestimate requirements for horizontal walking, low grades, and in boys under 18.
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Formulas warrant caution for horizontal/low-grade walking and youth; leaves open need for age-specific VO2 equations.
Montoye et al. (1985) studied this question.
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