What is it about?
The goal of this study was to compare two sub-maximal exercise tests used in predicting VO2max.abs, the 3´bike Test, which has not previously been used as a functional test, and the Astrand Submaximal bike Test.
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Why is it important?
The 3'bike Test was expected to be as reliable and valid as the currently used test, as well as to be more economical in terms of its duration. To accomplish this, a comparison of the interrelations between these two submaximal exercise tests (the 3´bike Test and Astrand bike Test) was performed through analysis of VO2max.abs.
Perspectives
The regression models applied in this research suggest that the 3´bike Test has higher efficiency in predicting VO2max.abs as a dependent variable when compared to the Astrand Submaximal bike Test. Another feature in favor of this test is the lower economic cost and increased time efficiency (the duration of the 3´bike Test is 3 minutes, while the duration of Astrand bike Test is 5–6 minutes).
PhD Agron M Rexhepi
Institute of Sports Anthropology
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This page is a summary of: Comparison of the 3'Bike Test with the Astrand Bike Test by VO2max, Human Movement, January 2011, Termedia Sp. z.o.o.,
DOI: 10.2478/v10038-011-0040-8.
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