Comparison of continuous and intermittent incremental protocols for direct VO2 assessment

The purpose of this project was to compare two triangular protocols for VO2max assessment and minimum swimming velocity that elicits VO2max (vVO2max), one continuous, and one other intermittent. Result and Conclusion: Continuous and intermittent protocols provided similar results, both for VO2max and for vVO2max. The only significant difference was found on [LA-], but results were, nevertheless, very similar. This differences can be attributed to a systematic prevalence of glycolisis after each rest interval during the intermittent test, which was showed by high R values found before VO2 rise. We can conclude that both protocols are suitable for VO2max and vVO2max assessment in swimming.
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Bibliographic Details
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Notationen:endurance sports
Published in:Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming IX
Format: Compilation Article
Language:English
Published: Saint-Etienne University of Saint-Etienne 2003
Online Access:https://open-archive.sport-iat.de/bms/9_313-318_Cardoso.pdf
Seiten:313-318
Level:advanced