Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.sammy5001
09-30-09, 03:21 PM
Can anyone who has done a lab VO2max test verify the accuracy of the Bruce treadmill VO2max test please?
I did the test on 9/11 and I lasted 12:40 giving me a calculated VO2max of 45.31.
I did the test on 9/30 and I lasted 15:00 giving me a calculated VO2max of 55.09.
The first time I did it wearing an HRM so I kinda stopped when I saw my HR going up to 180. The second time I did it without an HRM so that probably explains why I lasted so much longer.
Anyway, my 5min W/kg is 3.90, 30min W/kg is 3.45, and FTP/kg is 3.09.
Is the calculated VO2max of 55.09 consistent with my power-to-weight ratios?
I did the test on 9/11 and I lasted 12:40 giving me a calculated VO2max of 45.31.
I did the test on 9/30 and I lasted 15:00 giving me a calculated VO2max of 55.09.
The first time I did it wearing an HRM so I kinda stopped when I saw my HR going up to 180. The second time I did it without an HRM so that probably explains why I lasted so much longer.
Anyway, my 5min W/kg is 3.90, 30min W/kg is 3.45, and FTP/kg is 3.09.
Is the calculated VO2max of 55.09 consistent with my power-to-weight ratios?