https://doi.org/10.5812/asjsm.34873

A Regression Equation for the Estimation of Maximum Oxygen Uptake in Nepalese Adult Females

authors:

avatar Pinaki pnkchatterjee@yahoo.com 1 , 2 , * , avatar Alok K Banerjee 2 , avatar Paulomi Das 3 , 4 , avatar Parimal Debnath 4

Department of Physiology, SR College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, India
Department of Physical Education, Kalyani University, Kalyani, West Bengal, India
Department of Physiology, Nepalgunj Medical College, Chisapani, Banke, Nepal
Department of Physical Education, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
Asian Journal of Sports Medicine: Vol.1, issue 1; e93456
published online: March 01, 2010
article type: Research Article
received: May 25, 2019
accepted: October 21, 2009

how to cite: pnkchatterjee@yahoo.com P, Banerjee A K, Das P, Debnath P. A Regression Equation for the Estimation of Maximum Oxygen Uptake in Nepalese Adult Females. Asian J Sports Med. 2010;1(1):e93456. https://doi.org/10.5812/asjsm.34873.

Abstract

Purpose: Validity of the 20-meter multi stage shuttle run test (20-m MST) has not been studied in Nepalese population. The purpose of this study was to validate the applicability of the 20-m MST in Nepalese adult females.
Methods: Forty female college students (age range, 20.42 ~24.75 years) from different colleges of Nepal were recruited for the study. Direct estimation of VO2 max comprised treadmill exercise followed by expired gas analysis by scholander micro-gas analyzer whereas VO2 max was indirectly predicted by the 20-m MST.
Results: The difference between the mean (±SD) VO2 max values of direct measurement (VO2 max = 32.78 +/-2.88 ml/kg/min) and the 20-m MST (SPVO2 max = 32.53 + /-3.36 ml/kg/min) was statistically insignificant (P>0.1). Highly significant correlation (r=0.94, P<0.01) existed between the maximal speed of the 20-m MST and VO2 max. Limits of agreement analysis also suggest that the 20-m MST can be applied for the studied population.
Conclusion: The results of limits of agreement analysis suggest that the application of the present form of the 20-m MST may be justified in the studied population. However, for better prediction of VO2 max, a new equation has been computed based on the present data to be used for female college students of Nepal.

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