Table 1.
Oxygen uptake in the aerobic performance test
| Group | Age(years) | V̇O2,rest(ml min−1) | V̇O2,unloaded(ml min−1) | V̇O2,max(ml min−1) | ΔV̇O2(ml min−1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (n = 9) | 39 | 374 ± 51 | 566 ± 65 | 3091 ± 415 | 2525 ± 335 |
| Elderly (n = 39) | 69 | 324 ± 14 | 491 ± 26 | 1624 ± 83* | 1137 ± 69* |
| E/A × 100 | — | 87% | 87% | 52% | 45% |
Values are means ± S.E.M. Variables: V̇O2,rest, resting V̇O2; V̇O2,unloaded, V̇O2 whilst cycling unloaded; V̇O2,max, maximal V̇O2; ΔV̇O2, V̇O2,max–V̇O2,unloaded; E/A × 100, elderly/adult value expressed as a percentage.
*
Significant difference between the elderly and the adult means.