Predictability of VO2max from three commercially available devices

<p>The Polar V800TM, A300TM, and Garmin Forerunner 235TM predict VO2max from a submaximal effort. Purpose: To examine the predictability of VO2max from two heart rate monitors (Device A and V) and a global positioning system (GPS) watch compared to measured VO2max. Methods: Forty participants, 22 males and 18 females ages 18 to 55, came to the Running Science Laboratory at Eastern Michigan University. During visit 1, participants completed a maximal graded exercise test (GXT) to determine VO2max. At visit 2, each device’s protocol was followed to estimate VO2max. Pearson correlations, repeated measures ANOVA, and a paired samples t-test were utilized to compare estimated VO2max values from the devices to measured VO2max from the GXT (p < 0.05). Results: Ten participants were excluded. The GPS watch revealed a RMANOVA p-value < .001 for participants with > 50 ml/kg/min VO2max. Conclusion: Even though there were moderate to strong relationships, all three watches underestimated VO2max compared to measured VO2max.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Health Promotion and Human Performance

Year dc:date.available

2021

Author dc:creator

• McCormick, Luke Daniel

Contributors dc:contributor

• Christopher W. Herman, Ph.D.
• Jeff W. Schulz, Ph.D.
• Shel Levine, M.S.

• Garmin
• Polar
• submaximal
• VO2max
• wearable technology
• Kinesiology
• Physiology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/1124

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-2521