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Maximal accumulated oxygen deficit is influenced by chronological age and is related to intensity of VO2PEAK

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Purpose

This study aimed to verify the influence of chronological age on maximal accumulated oxygen deficit (MAOD) and the correlations with maximal oxygen uptake (VO2PEAK) and intensity (vVO2PEAK).

Methods

Thirty-one male athletes underwent an incremental exercise test involving 10 submaximal efforts (50–95% of velocity corresponding to VO2PEAK [vVO2PEAK]) and one supramaximal effort at 110% of vVO2PEAK to determine MAOD. We analyzed a combined group (n = 31) and two groups according to age (G1 = 15.5 ± 0.5; G2 = 36.0 ± 7.9 years).

Results

The values of absolute VO2PEAK (4.3 ± 0.4 L·min−1) and vVO2PEAK (15.9 ± 1.7 km·h−1) were higher in G2 than those in G1 (3.5 ± 0.3 L·min−1; 14.6 ± 0.9 km·h−1). Individuals in G1 had absolute and relative values of MAOD (2.4 ± 0.7 L; 35.1 ± 11.1 mL·kg−1) lower than those in G2 (3.9 ± 0.9 L; 46.8 ± 10.9 mL·kg−1). Correlations between MAOD and performance during the experimental protocol were tested; VO2PEAK and vVO2PEAK yielded correlations with performance (n = 31; r = 0.56; r = 0.60). Moreover, when corrected for chronological age, we detected correlations between absolute and relative values of MAOD and VO2PEAK (r = 0.42; r = 0.61) and vVO2PEAK (r = 0.43; r = 0.56).

Conclusions

The MAOD is influenced by chronological age and is related to VO2PEAK and vVO2PEAK independent of age.

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We greatly appreciate the collaboration of all students and teachers involved in the project. In particular, we would like to thank Nayan Xavier Ribeiro (in memoriam).

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We would like to thank the Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo for their financial support (10/08761-2 and 13/15322-3).

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  1. Physical Education Department, Bioscience Institute, São Paulo State University “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil

    Vitor Luiz de Andrade & Marcelo Papoti

  2. Physiotherapy Department, Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

    Carlos Augusto Kalva-Filho

  3. Physical Education Department, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil

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  4. University of São Paulo, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirão Preto, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Prêto, SP, CEP 14040-907, Brazil

    Vitor Luiz de Andrade & Marcelo Papoti

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de Andrade, V.L., Kalva-Filho, C.A., Campos, E.Z. et al. Maximal accumulated oxygen deficit is influenced by chronological age and is related to intensity of VO2PEAK. Sport Sci Health 15, 109–114 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-018-0493-7

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