maximal oxygen consumption Flashcards
What is maximal oxygen consumption?
Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) is the functional capacity of the oxygen transport system
How is VO2 measured?
Measures the gas concentration and volume of air being breathed out as progressively increasing intensities of exercise
How does VO2 measurements affect oxygen consumption?
As oxygen demand increases so does VO2 until the person reaches their limit, VO2 max
What is VO2 max equation?
VO2 max = maximum cardiac output x maximum arterio-venous oxygen difference
What are other factors that could effect VO2 max scores?
The type of exercise ex. the rate of oxygen uptake in an individual will differ based on if they are running or cycling
More muscle mass is used during running compared to cycling and therefore would result in a higher VO2 max. The highest observed VO2 max value are in cross country skiers
