Ramp-incremented and RPE-clamped test protocols elicit similar VO 2max values in trained cyclists

European Journal of Applied Physiology

Volumn 114, Issue 8, 2014, Pages 1581-1590

  Straub, Allison M ^a   Midgley, Adrian W ^b   Zavorsky, Gerald S ^c,d   Hillman, Angela R ^a  

^a MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE   (United States)

^d University of Louisville School of Medicine   (United States)

Author keywords

Aerobic capacity; Cycle ergometry; Perceptually regulated exercise test; Ratings of perceived exertion

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD; ATHLETE; CYCLING; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; PHYSIOLOGY;

ADULT; ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD; ATHLETES; BICYCLING; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; PHYSICAL EXERTION;

EID: 84904387333     PISSN: 14396319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00421-014-2891-0     Document Type: Article

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