VO2 Max.... must read :)

VballLeash

Ok so I did a V02 max test today in exercise physiology. If you don't know what a V02 max is, it's basically the amount of oxygen someone can consume at maximal exercise. So yea you go until your about to pass out. Anyways, I had all this stuff hooked up to including a mask and I would go in different stages with the incline and speed increasing, on a treadmill, until I felt like I couldn't go anymore. When I stopped I felt like maybe I could have gone a little longer but OMG my legs were BURNING!!!! I was in the 90th percentile so I was pretty happy about that, my teacher said I did so good. :bigsmile: The point is if you guys have access to do one of these test I would suggest it! It can help tell you where you should be working out on a normal basis, obviously your not supposed to work out at the max but it can tell you where you should be pushing yourself too. I just thought I'd share, they do these tests at colleges and such, wherever they have the equipment. Let me know if you have any questions! It was a good experience for sure. :happy:

~Leash

VballLeash

Ok so I did a V02 max test today in exercise physiology. If you don't know what a V02 max is, it's basically the amount of oxygen someone can consume at maximal exercise. So yea you go until your about to pass out. Anyways, I had all this stuff hooked up to including a mask and I would go in different stages with the incline and speed increasing, on a treadmill, until I felt like I couldn't go anymore. When I stopped I felt like maybe I could have gone a little longer but OMG my legs were BURNING!!!! I was in the 90th percentile so I was pretty happy about that, my teacher said I did so good. :bigsmile: The point is if you guys have access to do one of these test I would suggest it! It can help tell you where you should be working out on a normal basis, obviously your not supposed to work out at the max but it can tell you where you should be pushing yourself too. I just thought I'd share, they do these tests at colleges and such, wherever they have the equipment. Let me know if you have any questions! It was a good experience for sure. :happy:

~Leash

alf1163

I'm going to find out where I can get this done. I've heard about tests like this at Universities. Are they usually free and open to non-students? :flowerforyou:

VballLeash

I'm not sure, I know that sometimes our teacher has students bring volunteers in. I'm near Loma Linda so I think they do them. I'd say that if you are near a major university focused on science and health you could get it done. Or maybe a physical therapy school, doctor school, etc... Good luck!!!!

~Leash

Kimono

Sounds painful. Now I have heard that this can improve with exercise and that some of it is genetic. Did they discuss this? I have also heard Lance Armstrong has one of the highest VO2 Max's ever.

songbyrdsweet

We do a fitness evaluation day at my university and it's open to everyone. However, it's not widely promoted or anything. We got extra points for evaluations so we liked having a lot of people come in.

I have done both the ergometer test and Balke treadmill test which are lower-intensity versions that are a little safer. In serious labs they will just wait for you the fall off the end of the treadmill. :laugh:

VballLeash

Sounds painful. Now I have heard that this can improve with exercise and that some of it is genetic. Did they discuss this? I have also heard Lance Armstrong has one of the highest VO2 Max's ever.

Yea I'm sure it improves with exercise, she didn't talk about genetics but obviously some just have better lungs than others but if your fit you will have a better one for sure! I don't think I would have done that well a year ago but now that I run long distance I think that helped because my endurance is good. Gosh Lance's is probably insane!

~Leash

songbyrdsweet

Sounds painful. Now I have heard that this can improve with exercise and that some of it is genetic. Did they discuss this? I have also heard Lance Armstrong has one of the highest VO2 Max's ever.

Genetics and training both play a role. Men have larger lungs and hearts than women, but an active female will still probably have a greater VO2Max than a sedentary male because her heart and lungs will fill more efficiently. Lance is an incredible athlete. Have you heard of Dean Karnaze?

Dave198lbs

Sounds painful. Now I have heard that this can improve with exercise and that some of it is genetic. Did they discuss this? I have also heard Lance Armstrong has one of the highest VO2 Max's ever.

Genetics and training both play a role. Men have larger lungs and hearts than women, but an active female will still probably have a greater VO2Max than a sedentary male because her heart and lungs will fill more efficiently. Lance is an incredible athlete. Have you heard of Dean Karnaze?

yes,we have bigger hearts

songbyrdsweet

Sounds painful. Now I have heard that this can improve with exercise and that some of it is genetic. Did they discuss this? I have also heard Lance Armstrong has one of the highest VO2 Max's ever.

Genetics and training both play a role. Men have larger lungs and hearts than women, but an active female will still probably have a greater VO2Max than a sedentary male because her heart and lungs will fill more efficiently. Lance is an incredible athlete. Have you heard of Dean Karnaze?

yes,we have bigger hearts

Awwwwwe :laugh: