Key result
A verification trial of constant load, supramaximal exercise confirmed 'true' VO2max attainment in 100% (24/24) of altitude-residing, endurance-trained runners.
Why the study?
Does a verification trial confirm individual attainment of 'true' VO2max in altitude-residing, endurance-trained runners?
Cross-Sectional (n=24)
Does a verification trial confirm individual attainment of 'true' VO2max in altitude-residing, endurance-trained runners?
A verification trial of constant load, supramaximal exercise reliably confirms the attainment of 'true' VO2max in altitude-residing, endurance-trained runners.
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May aid accurate VO2max assessment in altitude-trained athletes; extends validation but hypothesis-generating pending larger trials.
Weatherwax et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy altitude-residing, endurance-trained runners (n=24). Verification trial of constant load, supramaximal exercise vs. Graded exercise test (GXT) was evaluated on Incidence of 'true' VO2max confirmation (difference in VO2max ≤3% between GXT and verification trials). A verification trial of constant load, supramaximal exercise confirmed 'true' VO2max attainment in 100% (24/24) of altitude-residing, endurance-trained runners.
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