Key result
Treadmill CPET yields ~5 BPM higher maximal heart rates and lower lactate than swimming tests.
Why the study?
The benefits of treadmill-based CPET are known, but water polo involves different movements and environment requiring analysis of CPET versus sport-specific swimming tests in elite players.
Does treadmill-based CPET compared to swimming tests show differences in physiological parameters in female water polo players?
Cross-Sectional (n=46)
Does treadmill-based CPET compared to swimming tests show differences in physiological parameters in female water polo players?
Absolute Event Rate: 196.3% vs 191%
p-value: p=<0.001
Treadmill CPET and swimming tests yield different maximal heart rate and lactate responses in female water polo players, suggesting both are useful for personalized training assessment.
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Swimming-specific CPET may better capture water polo demands than treadmill testing; leaves open standardization and training applications in elites.
Zámodics et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Elite water polo players (n=46). Treadmill cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) vs. Age- and sport-specific swimming tests was evaluated on Maximal heart rate (BPM) (p=<0.001). Treadmill cardiopulmonary exercise testing elicited higher maximal heart rates (196.3 vs 191.0 BPM, p<0.001) and lower maximal lactate levels than swimming tests in female water polo players.
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