Question

Tom, a 175 lb athlete, performed the YMCA submaximal cycle test. His 3rd minute HRs were plotted for each stage, a line was drawn through the points and extrapolated to his estimated HRmax. A vertical line was then dropped to the x-axis. From that, his maximal work load was estimated to be 4.5 kp. What is his estimated gross VO2max in relative terms? Round your answer to the first decimal place.

• A. 39.8 mlsO2/kg min

• B. 38.4 mlsO2/kg min

• C. 37.5 mlsO2/kg min

• D. 36.1 mlsO2/kg min

Answer 1