VO2/RMR Test Results! (Page 3)

Let me know how that goes. They wanted to do mine tomorrow but they noticed that my heart rate was a little weird. They said my resting HR was 40 but that in some instances it would speed up and then slow back down. Ginger is going to consult with the Dr. and they might give me a stress EKG to make sure everything is ok. I don't have a family history of heart problems and I'm seemingly healthy. She said it's nothing to worry about but they just want to consult with the Dr to make sure that's the case. It's awsome that all this stuff is FREE, literally $$$ in savings from having these type of tests done. I love science!

Ryan, you gotta share your VO2 max numbers when you get that done. I'm really curious to see your numbers.

PS: That ice bath and I didn't get along very well.

I lasted about 1:40 in the ice. She told me that half of the study participants last the full 3 minutes.

moto_mort - 2009-05-27 2:11 PM

Slidell4life - 2009-05-27 1:48 PM

I lasted about 1:40 in the ice. She told me that half of the study participants last the full 3 minutes.

After 2 minutes your hand is pretty much numb, so you just needed to chill for 20 more seconds.
No pain no gain.

The vo2max was nice and painful. I'm still trying to understand my results so that I can create some HR zones.

The stress test sucked! I didn't answer more then 3 math questions at all. I killed it with the ice though, 3:00!

That's basically the conclusion that we came to. I had an EKG last year before my surgery and everything was fine. I'm just a machine now

Does not compute.

Your vo2 max and mhr. Those numbers are crazy. I imagine your heart is super efficient.

"Coach Chapman said that relative to the population, an elite athlete is said to have a VO2 Max of 70 or above."

Who woulda thunk it??? I guess VO2 max is a better measure of aerobic potential and LT is the actual test that would tell me where I am at in respect to my potential. So this testing has really fueled my fire to continue in this sport to see what I can do. I did my first tri 10 months ago. So I will have to see where this goes.

It says you should be elite. Hmmm... I gotta go look at your race results. :P

Well, this explains you crushing Bartlett.

Can You Change Your VO2 Max?
Research shows that although VO2 max has a genetic component it can also be increased through training. The two methods for increasing VO2 max include increases in both training volume and intensity. Research also indicates that the less fit an individual is, the more they can increase their VO2 max through training. In fact, novice exercisers have been able to increase VO2 max by 20 percent through proper training. Fit athletes have a harder time increasing their VO2 max, most likely because they are already so near their genetic potential.

V02 Max Highs and Lows
VO2 max results vary greatly. The average for a sedentary individual is close to 35 ml/kg/min. Elite endurance athletes often average 70 ml/kg/min. One of the highest recorded VO2 max results (90 ml/kg/min) was that of a cross country skier. Cyclist Lance Armstrong's VO2 max was reported at 85 ml/kg/min.

Does a High V02 Max Mean Better Athletic Performance?
Most elite athletes will have VO2 max values well over 60ml/kg/min, this number alone is not a guarantee of elite performance. A high VO2 max may indicate an athlete's potential for excellent aerobic endurance, but many other factors can determine the winner of a particular race.

Relative VO2 Max is of the units mL/kg/min