Introduction Astrand-Rhythmic test is a test conducted to find the maximal oxygen uptake also known as the VO2max of an athlete. It can be used on elite athletes and individual athletes. This test helps to measure the ability to perform. The test can be done on an ergometer or on a treadmill. The measurement of the VO2max is the best measure of the cardiorespiratory system. This is important information as it indicates the body’s ability to transport and consume oxygen. There are two ways to measure
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importance and objectives of aerobics - increases cardio respiratory fitness which prevents heart diseases. - increase maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) - increase HDL chlolesterol (the good cholesterol) - increase reduce body fat and improved weight control aerobics exercise - refers to exercise w/c is of moderate intensity‚ undertaken for a long duration. - an activity that uses large muscles groups can be maintained continuously‚ and is rhythmic in nature. aerobics - means "w/
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INTENSITY OF OFFICIAL FUTSAL MATCHES ´ VINICIUS M. RODRIGUES‚1 GUILHERME P. RAMOS‚1 THIAGO T. MENDES‚1‚2 CHRISTIAN E.T. CABIDO‚1 ELINEY S. MELO‚1‚3 LUCIANO A. CONDESSA‚1 DANIEL B. COELHO‚1 AND EMERSON S. GARCIA1 1 Laboratory of Exercise Physiology‚ School of Physical Education‚ Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy‚ Federal University of Minas Gerais‚ Belo Horizonte‚ Minas Gerais‚ Brazil; and 2Department of Environmental‚ Biological and Health Sciences. University Center of Belo Horizonte
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A number of objective criteria can be used post-test to determine whether or not the peak VO2 value during the test can truly be considered a maximal value. VO2max is thought to be the best indicator of aerobic capacity and therefore of aerobic fitness. It is also a relatively good predictor of endurance performance (however it is not the only
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Anaerobic Capacity put him in between the 60 to 65 percentile. These scores indicate that Victor trains more with resistance than aerobic type exercises because of the high score of his Mean Power. These scores also correlate with his VO2 Max test we preformed earlier. His VO2 Max of 3.4 is low compared to the high end of the spectrum for that test and indicated that Victor focuses more on resistance than aerobic. Terry’s score put him in between the 70 to 75 percentile in Mean Power but put him in the 95th
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Introduction The study of Research Methods has become both a more important and significant part of sport in recent years and there has been a rapid growth in interest in the theoretical side of Sport and Exercise. In this assignment I will be talking about the key issues in Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Sciences and focusing on two aspects in particular – Qualitative and Quantitative research. I will be giving examples and opinions of these methods and pointing out advantages and disadvantages
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VO2 Max Test Objective of the test: To work out how much oxygen can be utilized during an intense exercise test‚ the maximum capacity of oxygen used in the body Background of the test: The aim of this study was to create and evaluate a submaximal cycle ergometry test based on change in heart rate ( HR) between a lower standard work rate and an individually chosen higher work rate. In a mixed population ( n = 143) with regard to sex (55% women)‚ age (21-65 years)‚ and activity status (inactive to
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Abstract: Maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂max) is an excellent indicator of a person’s physical fitness level. It can also be used for many other things including diagnostic tools for physicians. In this study‚ two different methods of collecting maximal oxygen uptake scores were compared. The first being the predicted VO₂max score attained via the Rockport test and the second being indirect calorimetry VO₂max score attained through cycle ergometer and an attached metabolic cart. Ten males and nine
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One of the founding fathers of sociology Max Weber was born on April 21‚ 1864 in Erfurt in Thuringia‚ Germany. He was the oldest of seven children of Max Weber Sr. and his wife Helene Fallenstein. His father was a prominent politician and politics was a major theme Weber was surrounded and grew up. From the early years Weber proved to be very intelligent. When he was only thirteen‚ as a Christmas present to parents‚ he wrote for them two historical essays. Weber enrolled in the University of Heidelberg
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Max Planck (1858- 1947) Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck was a German theoretical physicist who created the quantum theory‚ which won him the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1918. Max Planck was born in Kiel‚ Germany‚ on April 23 1858. He was the sixth child of a professor of law at the University of Kiel. He died at Gottingen on October 4‚ 1947. A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light‚ but rather because its opponents
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