| Measurement of Aerobic Capacity - VO2-max via Respirometry & Ergometers | |
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MAXIMUM OXYGEN CONSUMPTION FOR WORLD-CLASS ATHLETES |
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| Oxygen Consumption | ||
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milliliters oxygen/ kilogram/ minute |
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Sport |
Males |
Females |
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Cross-country skiing |
80-90+- |
60-75 |
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Long-distance running |
70-80+ |
55-65 |
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Cycling |
70-80+ |
50-60 |
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Speed skating |
70-80+ |
50-60 |
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Intermediate-distance running |
65-80 |
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Race walking |
65-70+ |
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Rowing |
60-70 |
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Swimming |
60-70 |
50-60 |
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Alpine skiing |
55-65+ |
50-60 |
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Soccer |
55-65+ |
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Table tennis |
55-65 |
35-45 |
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lee hockey |
55-65 |
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Decathlon |
55-65 |
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Tennis |
50-60+ |
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Basketball |
50-60+ |
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Gymnastics |
50-60 |
35-45 |
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Wrestling |
45-60+ |
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Football |
45-60 |
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Running sprints |
45-55+ |
35-45 |
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Baseball |
40-50+ |
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Martial arts |
40-50 + |
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| to calculate energy in calories multiple Lt of O2 x 5.0 Kcal | ||
| 0.045ml x 5.0Kcal = 0.225 Kcal | ||