VO2 Max Testing

What is VO2 max testing best for?

Endurance athletes

Which of the following is NOT a limiting factor for VO2 max?

Body temperature

What is the main influencing factor for VO2 max?

Body composition

Which exercise is mainly used for VO2 max testing?

Cycling Signup and view all the answers

How is oxygen consumption measured during VO2 max testing?

At the mouth Signup and view all the answers

Which measure of oxygen consumption is better for comparing changes over time?

Absolute (L/min) Signup and view all the answers

What does VO2 peak indicate during testing?

Plateau in oxygen consumption Signup and view all the answers

At what level of blood lactate is VO2 max typically reached?

Greater than 7 mmol/L Signup and view all the answers

What is VO2 max relative to?

Body weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for maximal sustainable power output, also known as critical power?

$CP = \frac{W'}{t'}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological response when exercising above critical power?

Steady-state is never achieved Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between lactate threshold and exercise intensity?

Lactate will accumulate but can reach steady state below critical power Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the gas exchange threshold on a graph of VO2 vs. work rate?

It indicates the point at which respiratory compensation occurs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary trigger for the release of chemoreceptors that increases ventilation?

Drop in partial pressure of end tidal carbon dioxide (PETCO2) Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation $CP = \frac{W'}{t'}$ represent?

Maximal sustainable power output Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological response when exercising below critical power?

Lactate will accumulate but can reach steady state Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines whether 'steady-state' is achieved during exercise?

Critical power Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the respiratory compensation point during incremental exercise?

It represents the point at which ventilation increases linearly with work rate Signup and view all the answers