VALIDATING THE ÂSTRAND-RHYMING SUBMAXIMAL PROTOCOL FOR VO2 MAX PREDICTION IN RECREATIONALLY ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS

Authors

T Chambers
M Seymour
A Grewing

Abstract

Toby Chambers, Montana Seymour, Anneliese Grewing

Department of Nutrition and Kinesiology, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri

The Âstrand-Rhyming protocol has been used as a reliable and trusted assessment to predict VO₂max for over 50 years. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine if the Âstrand-Rhyming protocol is still a valid test in assessment of VO₂max using modern computerized gas analysis. METHODS: Eighteen (18) recreationally active individuals (14 male, 5 female) completed two VO₂max trials (one predictive sub-maximal and one measured maximal). The first trial was predicted VO₂max using the Âstrand-Rhyming submaximal protocol and the second trial included measurement of expired gases to determine VO₂max using the Parvo Medics TrueOne Metabolic system. RESULTS: Subjects’ mean age, height (cm), and weight (kg) were 19.8±1.6yrs, 178.1±8.8cm, and 77.6±13.5kg. The mean predicted VO₂max using the Âstrand-Rhyming protocol was 39.1±9.4 ml/kg/min. The mean measured VO₂max using the Parvo Medics TrueOne Metabolic system was 40.4±7.7 ml/kg/min. A two-tailed t-test revealed that the means were not significantly different. CONCLUSION: The data suggests the Âstrand-Rhyming protocol for VO₂ max prediction is valid for recreationally active males and females. Further research needs to be done on different populations and larger subject pools to confirm that the Âstrand-Rhyming protocol is valid for all populations in predicting VO₂max.

Recommended Citation

Chambers, T; Seymour, M; and Grewing, A (2014) "VALIDATING THE ÂSTRAND-RHYMING SUBMAXIMAL PROTOCOL FOR VO2 MAX PREDICTION IN RECREATIONALLY ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS," International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 11: Iss. 2, Article 9.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol11/iss2/9