Key result
Treadmill running elicited a significantly higher mean relative VO2max (63.6 vs 59.9 ml/kg/min) and ventilatory threshold compared to cycle ergometry in highly trained female triathletes.
Why the study?
Does treadmill running compared to cycle ergometry elicit different maximal oxygen uptake and ventilatory threshold in highly trained female triathletes?
Population
10 highly trained female triathletes
Comparison
Treadmill running (TR) vs Cycle ergometry (CE)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports modality-specific testing in female triathletes; extends male data but leaves open effects on training or outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=10)
Does treadmill running compared to cycle ergometry elicit different maximal oxygen uptake and ventilatory threshold in highly trained female triathletes?
Absolute Event Rate: 63.6% vs 59.9%
Highly trained female triathletes achieve higher VO2max and ventilatory threshold during treadmill running compared to cycle ergometry, though their ventilatory thresholds are lower than those of single-sport specialists.
Schneider et al. (1991) conducted a cross-sectional in Highly trained female triathletes (n=10). Treadmill running vs. Cycle ergometry was evaluated on Relative maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) in ml.kg-1.min-1. Treadmill running elicited a significantly higher mean relative VO2max (63.6 vs 59.9 ml/kg/min) and ventilatory threshold compared to cycle ergometry in highly trained female triathletes.
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