| Do regression-based computer algorithms for determining the ventilatory threshold agree? | |
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PMID: 18569563 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The determination of the ventilatory threshold has been a persistent problem in research and clinical practice. Several computerized methods have been developed to overcome the subjectivity of visual methods but it remains unclear whether different computerized methods yield similar results. The purpose of this study was to compare nine regression-based computerized methods for the determination of the ventilatory threshold. Two samples of young and healthy volunteers (n = 30 each) participated in incremental treadmill protocols to volitional fatigue. The ventilatory data were averaged in 20-s segments and analysed with a computer program. Significant variance among methods was found in both samples (Sample 1: F = 11.50; Sample 2: F = 11.70, P < 0.001 for both). The estimates of the ventilatory threshold ranged from 2.47 litres.min(-1) (71% VO2max) to 3.13 litres.min(-1) (90% VO2max) in Sample 1 and from 2.37 litres.min(-1) (67% VO2max) to 3.03 litres.min(-1) (83% VO2max) in Sample 2. The substantial differences between methods challenge the practice of relying on any single computerized method. A standardized protocol, likely based on a combination of methods, might be necessary to increase the methodological consistency in both research and clinical practice. |
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Authors:
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Panteleimon Ekkekakis; Erik Lind; Eric E Hall; Steven J Petruzzello |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of sports sciences Volume: 26 ISSN: 0264-0414 ISO Abbreviation: J Sports Sci Publication Date: 2008 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-06-23 Completed Date: 2008-11-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8405364 Medline TA: J Sports Sci Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 967-76 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Kinesiology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA. ekkekaki@iastate.edu |
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Adult Algorithms* Anaerobic Threshold / physiology* Computers Female Humans Male Pulmonary Gas Exchange / physiology* Regression Analysis Reproducibility of Results |
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