Table 5

Some randomised, controlled dose-response studies of Vo2max and body mass of women

StudyAge group (years)Length of training (weeks)Intensity of exercise (% of Vo2max)Net change in Vo2max approximately (%)Net change in body mass approximately (%)
The formula %Vo2max = 1.28%HR−29.12 was used, where HR is heart rate.11
The subjects were normal weight in all studies except that of Jakicic et al, in which they were obese.
Vo2max, Maximal aerobic power.
Santiago et al1820–4020
    Jogging7831No change
    Walking6221No change
Duncan et al620–4024
    Walking8316No change
    Walking609No change
    Walking464No change
Ready et al1956–6723
    Walking 5 times/week6014No change
    Walking 3 times/week6012No change
Kukkonen-Harjula et al2030–5515
    Walking65–756.8−1.3
Murphy et al2138–5010
    Walking63–768−1.3
Jakicic et al2235–4620
    Walking and diet605.6−7.1
Oja et al520–6510
    Walking504.5No change