DIMINISHED MAXIMUM OXYGEN UPTAKE IN OVERWEIGHT MALE SUBJECTS

Authors

  • Weerapong Chidnok Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University
  • Piyanuch Thitiwuthikiat Department of Cardio-thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University
  • Taweewat Wiangkhum Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University
  • Teonchit Nuamchit Department of Cardio-thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to compare maximum oxygen uptake ( O2max) between overweight and normal weight male subjects. The study was performed in 15 subjects each of overweight and normal weight groups, which were matched for race, age and physical activity profile. All subjects performed the indirect O2max test using a cycle ergometer ( Astrand – Rhyming test) . The result showed that the O2max of the overweight subjects (36.5+5.40 ml.min-1.kg-1) was significantly lower than that of the normal weight subjects (46.7+ 5 .3 4 ml.min-1.kg-1) (p<0.01, Unpaired t-test). In conclusion, this finding indicated that the cardiopulmonary fitness of the overweight subjects was less than that of the normal weight male subjects.

(Journal of Sports Science and Technology 2016; 16(2) : 45-55 )

Keywords: body mass index, overweight, oxygen consumption, physical activity, cardiopulmonary endurance

 

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Published

2016-12-23

Issue

Volum 16 , No.2 , December 2016

Section

Sports and Exercise Physiology