Why the study?
Does deep water running alter maximal physiologic responses compared to treadmill running in trained men and women?
Population
24 trained individuals (12 men, 12 women)
Comparison
Maximal deep water running using a flotation… vs Maximal treadmill running
Design
Other
Authors
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Attenuated maximal HR and VO2 in deep-water running may warrant adjusted targets; leaves open optimal intensity prescriptions for aquatic training.
Does deep water running alter maximal physiologic responses compared to treadmill running in trained men and women?
Deep water running elicits lower maximal heart rates and VO2max than treadmill running, suggesting caution when using land-based heart rate targets for water training.
Butts et al. (1991) studied this question.
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