How does sport and training variables affect the maximum oxygen pulse?

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to observe the behavior of the maximum oxygen pulse (representing O2 consumption in each beat) in relation to sport and training variables of athletes. The normal behavior of the O2 pulse (efficiency indicator of cardiovascular system) during a stress test is going to grow up to the maximum stress. Noting that the O2 pulse stagnates a person before reaching maximum exercise capacity, we understand that this body does not support the current peaks in a normal progression, because we assume that the progression of training has been done too fast regarding this aspect, although in other improve their performance, which are limiting the progression. After analyzing a sample of 30 individuals using a gas analyzer for performing a stress test variables were found to correlate with the maximum O2 pulse, such as sex, weight, height and intensity. However, no correlation was found with the other proposed variables; sport, age, training volume, years in the competition, training hours per week, years that has been trained and current competitive situation.

Keywords

• pulse
• maximun
• oxygen
• test
• effort