Abstract
The criteria of max\(\dot V_{O_2 } \) and max O2 D which are traditionally used in studying aerobic and anaerobic work capacity, have the different dimensions. While max\(\dot V_{O_2 } \) is an index of the power of aerobic energy output, max O2 D assesses the capacity of anaerobic sources. For a comprehensive assessment of physical working capacity of athletes, both aerobic and anaerobic capabilities should be represented in three dimensions,i.e. in indexes of power, capacity and efficiency. Experimental procedures have been developed for assessing these three parameters in treadmill running tests.
It is proposed to assess anaerobic power by measuring excess CO2, concurrently with determination of max\(\dot V_{O_2 } \). Maximal aerobic capacity is established as the product of max\(\dot V_{O_2 } \) by the time of max\(\dot V_{O_2 } \) maintenance determined in a special test with running at critical speed. The ergometric criteria derived on the basis of the tests proposed, may be used for systematization of various physical work loads.
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Volkov, N.I., Shirkovets, E.A. & Borilkevich, V.E. Assessment of aerobic and anaerobic capacity of athletes in treadmill running tests. Europ. J. Appl. Physiol. 34, 121–130 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00999924
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