Ventilatory Threshold
09-13-21 | 09:37 AM
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Ventilatory Threshold
Hi all,
I had Vo2 max tested the other day. It was 48. This is not amazing, but still 114% predicted for my age, sex, height. However, my VT1 was 44%. This is low. Anyone out there with knowledge understand what a low VT1 indicates and whether it's an issue? I get out of breath quickly with exertion. Not sure if that is what this means. Appreciate the feedback!
I had Vo2 max tested the other day. It was 48. This is not amazing, but still 114% predicted for my age, sex, height. However, my VT1 was 44%. This is low. Anyone out there with knowledge understand what a low VT1 indicates and whether it's an issue? I get out of breath quickly with exertion. Not sure if that is what this means. Appreciate the feedback!
09-13-21 | 12:45 PM
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Random web searches:
https://www.acefitness.org/fitness-c...2-and-vo2-max/
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/a...t-and-vo2-max/
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/39/8/578
It seems a ratio of vt1/2 to VO2max can be indicative of aerobic fitness, or lack thereof. And an untrained individual might be able to pull a good VO2 max value due to higher recruitment of muscles that trained individuals do not do. From reading that stuff up there.
So, I wouldn't get too excited nor too worried if I were you.
https://www.acefitness.org/fitness-c...2-and-vo2-max/
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/a...t-and-vo2-max/
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/39/8/578
It seems a ratio of vt1/2 to VO2max can be indicative of aerobic fitness, or lack thereof. And an untrained individual might be able to pull a good VO2 max value due to higher recruitment of muscles that trained individuals do not do. From reading that stuff up there.
So, I wouldn't get too excited nor too worried if I were you.
09-13-21 | 01:16 PM
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I've certainly heard of people with a relatively low Vo2 max having a very high FTP in relation to their Vo2 max power. Like 90%+
I'm not that familiar with VT1 but I presume this means you are the opposite of the above people. I think the good news for you is that it is trainable, as is your Vo2 to a more limited extent. It might help to know more about your cycling history and what kind of riding you do?
I'm not that familiar with VT1 but I presume this means you are the opposite of the above people. I think the good news for you is that it is trainable, as is your Vo2 to a more limited extent. It might help to know more about your cycling history and what kind of riding you do?
