Modality determines VO sub(2max) achieved in self-paced exercise tests: validation with the Bruce protocol

• Published in: European journal of applied physiology Vol. 116; no. 7; pp. 1313 - 1319
• Main Authors: Hanson, Nicholas J, Scheadler, Cory M, Lee, Taylor L, Neuenfeldt, Noah C, Michael, Timothy J, Miller, Michael G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.07.2016

The Bruce protocol is traditionally used to assess maximal cardiorespiratory fitness (VO sub(2max)), but may have limitations, such as an unknown duration and large work rate increases. The use of self-paced VO sub(2max) tests (SPVs) may be beneficial if they are able to elicit similar maximal value...