Sex differences in CPET-derived cardiopulmonary indices and their association with aerobic capacity in recreational runners
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Cardiopulmonary fitness plays a crucial role in endurance performance among recreational runners. Understanding key physiological indices and their gender-specific differences can enhance training and performance assessment. This study aimed to investigate the association between cardiopulmonary indices – such as maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), oxygen pulse (O2Pulse), ventilatory thresholds, and ventilatory efficiency – and aerobic capacity in recreational runners. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 45 recreational runners (both male and female). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing was performed to assess VO2max, oxygen pulse, second ventilatory threshold (VT2), and ventilatory equivalents (VE/VCO2 slope). Statistical analyses evaluated correlations and gender differences in these indices. VO2max, O2Pulse, VT2, and VE/VCO2 slope showed significant associations with aerobic capacity. Gender differences were observed in absolute values of some cardiopulmonary indices, while relative indices remained comparable between males and females. The findings highlight the importance of comprehensive cardiopulmonary assessment in recreational runners and suggest that gender-specific considerations may optimise training and performance evaluation. This study contributes valuable data within the scope of sports medicine and exercise physiology.
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Sex differences in CPET-derived cardiopulmonary indices and their association with aerobic capacity in recreational runners
In: Comparative Exercise PhysiologySearch for other papers by M.H. Pourgharib Shahi in
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Abstract
Cardiopulmonary fitness plays a crucial role in endurance performance among recreational runners. Understanding key physiological indices and their gender-specific differences can enhance training and performance assessment. This study aimed to investigate the association between cardiopulmonary indices – such as maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), oxygen pulse (O2Pulse), ventilatory thresholds, and ventilatory efficiency – and aerobic capacity in recreational runners. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 45 recreational runners (both male and female). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing was performed to assess VO2max, oxygen pulse, second ventilatory threshold (VT2), and ventilatory equivalents (VE/VCO2 slope). Statistical analyses evaluated correlations and gender differences in these indices. VO2max, O2Pulse, VT2, and VE/VCO2 slope showed significant associations with aerobic capacity. Gender differences were observed in absolute values of some cardiopulmonary indices, while relative indices remained comparable between males and females. The findings highlight the importance of comprehensive cardiopulmonary assessment in recreational runners and suggest that gender-specific considerations may optimise training and performance evaluation. This study contributes valuable data within the scope of sports medicine and exercise physiology.
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