Document Detail


An evaluation of the maximal anaerobic capacity in man.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1917217     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Maximal anaerobic capacity, i.e., the maximal amount of energy released by anaerobic processes (Ean max, J.kg-1), has been evaluated from maximal increase of plasma lactate concentration (Lâp) in eight male subjects of different physical fitness submitted to supramaximal runs of various intensity performed until volitional exhaustion (temps-limite, tlim). As previously found (2), the interindividual differences of tlim were reduced when exercise intensity was expressed by the anaerobic component of exercise defined as the difference between the overall energy requirement (E, W.kg-1) and maximal aerobic power Eox max, W.kg-1). Within the range of intensity studied, Lâp did not vary significantly as a function of E-Eox max. However, the performances achieved by the less fit subjects (group 1) remained lower than those achieved by the more athletic subjects (group 2). Mean Lâp were significantly higher in group 2 (17.2 mmol.l-1 than in group 1 (13.7 mmol.l-1. The rate of increase of Lâp, defined by the ratio Lâp/tlim, was a linear function of E-Eox max. The energy equivalent of plasma lactate accumulation (beta), given by the reciprocal of the slope of the equation describing the relationship Lâp/tlim = f(E-Eox max), amounts 56.8 J.kg-1 when Lâp is increased by 1 mmol.l-1. The energy released by anaerobic glycolysis was calculated by multiplying beta by mean Lâp measured in the two groups of subjects. Assuming that the energy yielded by the anaerobic alactic processes amounts 260 J.kg-1(1), mean Ean max values in group 1 and 2 were found to be equal to 1040 (range:910-1110) and 1240 J.kg-1 (range: 1100-1330), respectively.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
Authors:
G Camus; H Thys
Related Documents :
21995867 - Acute effects of brisk walking on affect and psychological well-being in individuals wi...
1654567 - Effects of exercise and anion on intake of sodium solutions in syrian hamsters.
22245407 - A pulmonary hypertension gas exchange severity (ph-gxs) score to assist with the assess...
10966557 - Low caloric expenditure in cardiac rehabilitation.
8130287 - Is group physical therapy superior to individualized therapy in ankylosing spondylitis?...
19775917 - Exercise in patients with intermittent claudication elicits signs of inflammation and a...
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of sports medicine     Volume:  12     ISSN:  0172-4622     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Sports Med     Publication Date:  1991 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-11-14     Completed Date:  1991-11-14     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8008349     Medline TA:  Int J Sports Med     Country:  GERMANY    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  349-55     Citation Subset:  IM; S    
Affiliation:
Laboratoire de Physiologie humaine appliquée, Sart Tilman (ISEP-B21) Liège, Belgium.
Export Citation:
APA/MLA Format     Download EndNote     Download BibTex
MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anaerobic Threshold / physiology*
Energy Metabolism / physiology*
Exercise Test
Humans
Lactates / blood
Male
Oxygen Consumption / physiology
Physical Endurance*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Lactates

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Previous Document:  The West German health care system: a critique.
Next Document:  A 2-km walking test for assessing the cardiorespiratory fitness of healthy adults.