Calculating an Equation to Estimate the Maximum Oxygen Uptake in Lifeguards.

Autor: Ruibal-Lista, Brais, Palacios-Aguilar, José, Antonio Prieto, José, López-García, Sergio, Santiago-Alonso, Miguel
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Zdroj: International Journal of Aquatic Research & Education; Jul2020, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-12, 14p
Abstrakt: The aim of this study was to derive an equation that validly and reliably estimates the VO2 reached in the IPTL, a maximum stress test for lifeguards. From the results obtained in the first part of the research, a multiple linear regression model was identified. A "stepwise" procedure was established as a variable selection method, where the VO2IPTL was selected as the dependent variable and the maximum time reached in the IPTL (s), the percentage of muscle mass (%) and weight of the participant (kg), as independent variables. This procedure generated a regression model where a high correlation was observed between the 3 independent variables and the dependent variable (R2 = 0.84; p <.01). From this model, an equation could be generated that allows estimating the VO2max reached in the IPTL. The analysis of the results suggested that the IPTL was a valid and reliable test to estimate VO2 simply which would allow, in the long term, analysis of changes in lifeguards physical conditioning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index