A progressive shuttle run test to estimate maximal oxygen uptake.

This study examined whether 20-m shuttle-run performance, sex, body mass index (BMI), age, height, and weight are associated with peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) in youth with Down syndrome (DS; n = 53; 25 women, age 8–20 years) and whether these variables can be used to develop an equation to predict VO2peak. BMI, 20-m shuttle-run performance, and sex were significantly associated with VO2peak in youth with DS, whereas age, height, and weight were not. A regression model included only shuttle-run performance as a significant predictor of VO2peak; however, the developed prediction equation had low individual predictability. Therefore, 20-m shuttle-run performance alone does not provide valid prediction of VO2peak in youth with DS. Sex, BMI, age, height, and weight do not improve the prediction of VO2peak.

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Comments on “validation of equations to estimate the peak oxygen uptake in adolescents from 20 metres shuttle run test”

Journal of Sports Sciences ◽

10.1080/02640414.2020.1850985 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-3

Author(s):

Alan M. Nevill ◽

Jonathan Myers ◽

Leonard A. Kaminsky ◽

Ross Arena

Keyword(s):

Oxygen Uptake ◽

Peak Oxygen Uptake ◽

Run Test ◽

Shuttle Run

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Prediction of maximal oxygen uptake from a 20-m shuttle run as measured directly in runners and squash players

Journal of Sports Sciences ◽

10.1080/02640419808559361 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 331-335 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

A. St Clair Gibson ◽

S. Broomhead ◽

M.I. Lambert ◽

J.A. Hawley

Keyword(s):

Oxygen Uptake ◽

Maximal Oxygen Uptake ◽

Shuttle Run

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Multi-Stage 20-m Shuttle Run Fitness Test, Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Velocity at Maximal Oxygen Uptake

Journal of Human Kinetics ◽

10.2478/hukin-2014-0035 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 81-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Giorgos P. Paradisis ◽

Elias Zacharogiannis ◽

Dafni Mandila ◽

Athanasia Smirtiotou ◽

Polyxeni Argeitaki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oxygen Uptake ◽

Field Test ◽

Aerobic Fitness ◽

Maximal Oxygen Uptake ◽

Random Order ◽

Training Intensity ◽

Fitness Test ◽

Multi Stage ◽

And Performance ◽

Shuttle Run

AbstractThe multi-stage 20-m shuttle run fitness test (20mMSFT) is a popular field test which is widely used to measure aerobic fitness by predicting maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max) and performance. However, the velocity at which VO 2 max occurs (vVO 2 max) is a better indicator of performance than VO 2 max, and can be used to explain inter-individual differences in performance that VO 2 max cannot. It has been reported as a better predictor for running performance and it can be used to monitor athletes’ training for predicting optimal training intensity. This study investigated the validity and suitability of predicting VO2max and vVO2max of adult subjects on the basis of the performance of the 20mMST. Forty eight (25 male and 23 female) physical education students performed, in random order, a laboratory based continuous horizontal treadmill test to determine VO2max, vVO 2 max and a 20mMST, with an interval of 3 days between each test. The results revealed significant correlations between the number of shuttles in the 20mMSFT and directly determined VO 2 max (r = 0.87, p<0.05) and vVO 2 max (r = 0.93, p<0.05). The equation for prediction of VO 2 max was y = 0.0276x + 27.504, whereas for vVO 2 max it was y = 0.0937x + 6.890. It can be concluded that the 20mMSFT can accurately predict VO 2 max and vVO 2 max and this field test can provide useful information regarding aerobic fitness of adults. The predicted vVO 2 max can be used in monitoring athletes, especially in determining optimal training intensity.

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