How much do you know about VMA and its impact on running performance?

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Qu'est-ce que le VMA ?

La vitesse maximale aérobie qu'un coureur peut atteindre à 100% de son VO2max.

Comment le VMA est-il affecté ?

Par des facteurs génétiques et le niveau d'entraînement.

Combien de temps peut-on maintenir le VMA ?

3-6 minutes

Quelle est la plage de VMA possible ?

De 8 à 24 km/h

Comment peut-on estimer le VO2max à partir du VMA ?

En utilisant des formules mathématiques.

Que se passe-t-il avec la consommation d'oxygène au-delà du VMA ?

Elle ne peut pas augmenter.

Comment le VMA est-il utile pour la gestion de la performance ?

Toutes les réponses ci-dessus sont correctes.

Study Notes

  • VMA is the maximum aerobic speed a runner can reach at 100% of their VO2max.
  • It depends on genetic factors and training level.
  • VMA is one of the three factors of performance in running.
  • It can be sustained for 3-6 minutes.
  • VMA can range from 8 to 24 km/h.
  • VO2max can be estimated from VMA.
  • Oxygen consumption cannot increase beyond VMA.
  • VMA decreases by 5-10% every 10 years after 30 years old.
  • VMA is useful for calculating power and managing performance.
  • VMA can be determined through tests such as VAMEVAL, Luc Leger and Boucher, George Gacon, and the Navette test.

How much do you know about VMA, the maximum aerobic speed in running? Test your knowledge with our quiz and learn about its importance for performance, how it varies with age and training, and how it can be estimated from VO2max. Discover the different tests used to determine VMA and how it can be useful for managing your running performance. Get ready to sprint through this quiz and see how much you really know about VMA!

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