Mean peak values for physiological variables recorded during both protocols
| Traditional VO2max test | Self-paced VO2max test | |
|---|---|---|
| VO2max (ml/kg/min) | 37 ± 8* | 40 ± 10 |
| HRmax (beats/min) | 190 ± 9 | 187 ± 7 |
| RERmax | 1.29 ± 0.09 | 1.34 ± 0.12 |
| VEmax (l/min) | 124 ± 41 | 120 ± 44 |
| POmax (W) | 238 ± 55* | 273 ± 58 |
| Mean test time (min) | 13 ± 3* | 10 ± 0 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD.
↵* Significantly different from self-paced VO2max test.