Authors
Regis C. Pearson, University of Georgia
Sara A. Garcia, University of Georgia
Nathan T. Jenkins, University of Georgia
International Journal of Exercise Science 16(4): 613-619, 2023.
DOI: 10.70252/RDUK7353
Abstract
We propose a new VO2max test using a progressive staged protocol on an Assault Fitness AssaultBike. Twelve healthy males performed a traditional ramp cycle ergometer test (TRAD) and a progressively staged AssaultBike protocol (AB) in a counterbalanced order. AB elicited higher immediate post-exercise lactate, absolute and relative VO2max, and maximum heart rate than TRAD (P = 0.006, P = 0.014, P = 0.007, and P = 0.001, respectively). The protocol outlined herein may provide a more accurate assessment of VO2max due to greater skeletal muscle mass recruitment that is more representative of the whole body.
Recommended Citation
Pearson, Regis C.; Garcia, Sara A.; and Jenkins, Nathan T. (2023) “Comparison of a ramp cycle ergometer and a staged Assault Fitness AssaultBike protocol for the assessment of VO2max,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Vol. 16 : Iss. 4, Pages 613 – 619.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70252/RDUK7353