The Prediction of V̇o2max: A Comparison of 7 Indirect Tests of Aerobic Power

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volumn 13, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 346-352

  Grant, John A ^a,b   Joseph, Amy N ^a   Campagna, Philip D ^a  

^a DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b NONE   (Canada)

Author keywords

Aerobic fitness; Maximal oxygen consumption; Submaximal exercise test

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001478172     PISSN: 10648011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/00124278-199911000-00008     Document Type: Article

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