VO2 max test Flashcards
1
Q
what is the VO2 max test
A
- determine progress of an athlete and their aerobic fitness
- quantitative measure
- measures persons capacity to utilise O2
- limiting factor of performance
2
Q
what are the benefits
A
- can programme training session for the athlete
- help them recover and return to play
3
Q
what are the components of it
A
central - cardiac output
peripheral - arterial venous difference
see a plateau
4
Q
what does it mean if you have a high VO2 max?
A
- better equipped to meet O2 demand of body during exercise
5
Q
what to fats and carbs contribute?
A
- substrates providing aerobic sources of energy
6
Q
what factors determine VO2 max has been reached
A
- volitional exhaustion
- RER>=1.15
- HR max
- O2 consumption plateau
7
Q
what genetics affect physiological adaptation from endurance training?
A
- duration
- intensity
- frequency
- training history
- genetics
8
Q
what are the 3 main systems of energy utilisation
A
- aerobic
- phosphagen
- anaerobic
