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Maximal Oxygen Consumption Lab Report

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LaShonda Mobley
Physiological Aspects Lab- AB November 2, 2015
Maximal Oxygen Consumption
The purpose of the Maximal Oxygen Consumption Lab Test is to determine an individual’s cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. (Wikipedia) Maximal oxygen consumption is said to be the maximum rate of oxygen consumption as measured during incremental exercise, most typically on a motorized treadmill. (Beam and Adams) Peak oxygen consumption is measured during a specific test, but it may not be the highest or maximal oxygen consumption possible.
(Beam and Adams) There are two different ways to describe peak oxygen consumption one is the highest recorded value would be considered the maximal oxygen consumption and when the values were low they were said to be peak oxygen consumption. (Beam and Adams) The next way to describe peak oxygen consumption is …show more content…

You must complete five flushes with the calibration syringe to reach the three liters (this is measured consistently), during this entire process you have the flow meter which is used to measure the amount of airflow. Always remember to never start the treadmill while there is a person feet on the tread, the clients’ feet are to be dismounted on the sides of the treadmill away from the tread. Before beginning the test give the client three practice runs of mounting/dismounting on the treadmill before powering the machine on, make the individual point out all four of the stop areas on the Woodway. For you clients on safety, make sure that their hands aren’t on the mounts on the treadmill at all when it’s in motion and when you begin the testing make the client start out walking first. Remind you clients that if/when they do feel the need to pull the magnet it doesn’t stop the treadmill automatically, it just gradually slows it down.
Data
 Gender: Male  Age: 23 yrs.  VO2 Max HR: 220-23= 197 bpm  Weight: 175 lbs.  Height: 72 in.

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