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Estimation equation of maximum oxygen uptake in taekwondo specific test

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Abstract

Background

Progressive specific taekwondo test (PSTT) was designed to evaluate aerobic indicators and maximum frequency kick (FKMAX) in taekwondo athletes. Both can be used as specific aerobic power variables to estimate maximum oxygen uptake (VO2MAX).

Aim

To determine a linear regression equation to estimate the VO2MAX during PSTT in taekwondo athletes.

Methods

Twenty-two taekwondo athletes performed a PSTT. Oxygen consumption was measured and the equations to estimate VO2MAX were established by multiple linear regression. Regression coefficient (R), coefficient of determination (R2), and standard error of estimate (SEE) were stablished and p < 0.05 was considered.

Results

Two significant regression equations were obtained: VO2MAX absolute (L.min−1) = 7.230–0.029 (heart rate deflection point) + 0.048 (FKMAX), with R 0.616, R2 0.379, and SEE = 0.428; and VO2MAX relative (mL.kg−1.min−1) = 28.946 + 0.761 (FKMAX)—0.030 (height), with R = 0.622, R2 = 0.387, and SEE = 4.665

Conclusions

Significant but moderate multiple regression coefficients to predict absolute and relative VO2MAX were found. The SEE observed suggests that more control of the actions during the test (i.e., control of the kick speed or its impact and standardization of step intensity) must be established.

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Abbreviations

PSTT:

Progressive specific taekwondo test

HRDP:

Heart rate deflection point

FKMAX :

Maximum frequency kick

FKHRDP :

Kick frequency at HRDP

VO2 :

Oxygen consumption

VO2MAX :

Maximum oxygen uptake

SEE:

Standard error of estimate

R :

Regression coefficient

R 2 :

Coefficient of determination

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The authors acknowledge CNPq and CAPES for scholarships and the University for supporting this research. Thanks are given to athletes who volunteered for this study.

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  1. Laboratório de Biomecânica, Grupo de Pesquisa em Biodinâmica, Centro de Desportos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, Trindade, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil

    Jader Sant’ Ana, Raphael Luiz Sakugawa & Fernando Diefenthaeler

  2. Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Lutas, Artes Marciais e Modalidades de Combate, Escola de Educação Física e Esporte, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

    Emerson Franchini

  3. Combat Centre, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, Australia

    Emerson Franchini

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Sant’ Ana, J., Franchini, E., Sakugawa, R.L. et al. Estimation equation of maximum oxygen uptake in taekwondo specific test. Sport Sci Health 14, 699–703 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-018-0502-x

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