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Int J Sports Med 1980; 01(3): 110-114
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1034644
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Aerobic Performance Diagnostics with Different Experimental Settings

W. Kindermann, M. Schramm, J. Keul
  • Department of Sports Medicine, University of Saarland, Saarbrücken, Department of Sports Medicine, Medical Clinics at the University of Freiburg*
* Supported by the Bundesinstitut für Sportwissenschaft, Köln-Lövenich.
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14 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

The influence of type and duration of exercise tests on the assessment of maximal power and performance at the anaerobic threshold was tested in 12 untrained males. In bicycle tests, maximal oxygen uptake was 8% lower than in treadmill tests. Heart rate and performance at the anaerobic threshold expressed in percent of the maximal power was lower in bicycle work. Increasing the duration of each stage from 3 to 5.5 min led to a decrease of maximal power by 9%, and of the work load at the anaerobic threshold by 4% to 6%. For performance diagnostics in sports medicine, a 3-min interval at each level can be recommended for the assessment of maximal power and the anaerobic threshold. The treadmill slope should be 2% to 5%. The adequate heart rate for recreational running can be calculated by the formula 200 minus age in untrained young and middle-aged persons.

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treadmill and bicycle exercise - maximal power - anaerobic threshold - heart rate - lactate

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