1. Estimated of Maximal Oxygen Uptake among Male College Students, and its Relationship with Double Product Break Point as an Index of Optimum Exercise Intensity
- Author
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Shono, Naoko and Otonari, Michihiko
- Subjects
aerobic capacity ,大学授業 ,有酸素能力 ,submaximal exercise stress test ,physical fitness test ,maximal oxygen uptake ,最大酸素摂取量 ,体力測定 ,college education class ,最大下運動負荷試験 - Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine aerobic capacity by estimated maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and elucidate its relationship with the double product break point(DPBP) among male college students in their education classes. In study 1, among 92 male students of the department of rehabilitation a significant positive correlation was found between the work rate and the pulse rate during the multistage exercise load, therefore VO2 max was assumed to be accurately measured. In study 2, among 68 male students of the department of sports health and welfare, DPBP was determined continuously from the systolic blood pressure and the heart rate during the ramp exercise load. The work load at DPBP was divided by body weight (Watts@DPBP/Wt) and then used as an optimal exercise intensity. Their VO2max was also estimated in another day by the same method of study 1. In the lower VO2max group the body weight was significantly higher but the Watt@DPBP/Wt was significantly lower compared with the higher VO2max group. In conclusion, it is valuable to measure aerobic capacity by submaximal exercise stress test in college education classes to make the students aware of themselves and improve health literacy.
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- 2023