| A study to validate the Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1617548 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Our purpose was to assess the validity of VO2 max values predicted from The Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test (CAFT) by comparing them with peak VO2 values measured during a maximal treadmill protocol. Male and female subjects, 15-69 yr (n = 129), performed two submaximal exercise tests (CAFT protocol), and one maximal treadmill test. There was no significant heart rate habituation between the first two CAFT protocols. Peak VO2 values measured during the treadmill test (TM) were significantly higher than those predicted from the CAFT whether the sample was analyzed overall or categorized by sex. When the sample was categorized by age group, all but groups 1 (15-19) and 6 (60-69) had treadmill peak VO2 values significantly higher than those predicted using Jetté's equation. Using treadmill measured peak VO2 scores as the gold standard, VO2 max predictions using the CAFT protocol and Jetté equation placed individuals of lower fitness levels more accurately than highly fit individuals, into one of five fitness categories. |
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Authors:
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I M Weller; S G Thomas; M H Cox; P N Corey |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of public health. Revue canadienne de santé publique Volume: 83 ISSN: 0008-4263 ISO Abbreviation: Can J Public Health Publication Date: 1992 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-08-06 Completed Date: 1992-08-06 Revised Date: 2008-02-13 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372714 Medline TA: Can J Public Health Country: CANADA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 120-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Athletics and Recreation, University of Toronto, Canada. |
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Adolescent Adult Age Factors Aged Body Mass Index Canada Exercise Test* Female Heart Rate / physiology Humans Male Mathematics Middle Aged Oxygen Consumption / physiology Reproducibility of Results |
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