Validity of a total body recumbent stepper exercise test to assess cardiorespiratory fitness

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Sandra A BillingerByron J Gajewski

Abstract

Maximum oxygen consumption ([latin capital V with dot above]o2max) is the primary measure for cardiorespiratory fitness, and the [latin capital V with dot above]o2max value achieved on the treadmill using the Bruce protocol is considered the gold standard. A novel exercise test using a total body recumbent stepper (TBRS) would be an alternative for measuring [latin capital V with dot above]o2max in healthy individuals. Furthermore, the TBRS exercise test (TBRS-XT) may be beneficial for individuals such as those with stroke, who cannot tolerate a treadmill or cycle ergometer test due to hemiparesis, increased tone in the extremities, or balance deficits. The purpose of the study was to assess the validity and reliability of the TBRS-XT in determining [latin capital V with dot above]o2max in healthy adults. Twenty-two healthy adults (9 women, 13 men; 26.9 +/- 6.1 years of age) participated in 2 maximum exercise tests in random order. One exercise test was performed on the treadmill using the Bruce protocol and the other exercise test was the TBRS-XT. Statistical analysis of the data was conducted using simple linear regression where the response variable was the [latin capital V with dot above]o2max from the Bruce protocol and th...Continue Reading

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