Key result
Swimmers exhibited higher VO2MAX in swimming than cycling (58.4 vs 51.3 ml/kg/min), whereas triathletes showed the opposite (53.0 vs 68.2 ml/kg/min).
Why the study?
Does exercise testing mode affect VO2max, HRmax, and ventilatory threshold differently in swimmers compared to triathletes?
Population
9 swimmers and 10 triathletes
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Mode-specific testing may improve VO2max accuracy in athletes; supports sport-specific adaptations but should not yet change practice.
Cross-Sectional (n=19)
Does exercise testing mode affect VO2max, HRmax, and ventilatory threshold differently in swimmers compared to triathletes?
Exercise testing mode significantly affects VO2max values, demonstrating specific training adaptations in swimmers versus triathletes.
Roels et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy athletes (swimmers and triathletes) (n=19). Exercise testing mode (swimming vs cycling) vs. Between-group comparison (swimmers vs triathletes) was evaluated on Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2MAX). Swimmers exhibited higher VO2MAX in swimming than cycling (58.4 vs 51.3 ml/kg/min), whereas triathletes showed the opposite (53.0 vs 68.2 ml/kg/min).
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