Non-exercise estimation of VO2max using the international physical activity questionnaire
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
7-1-2011
Abstract
Non-exercise equations developed from self-reported physical activity can estimate maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) as well as sub-maximal exercise testing. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire is the most widely used and validated self-report measure of physical activity. This study aimed to develop and test a VO2max estimation equation derived from the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. College-aged males and females (n = 80) completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form and performed a maximal exercise test. The estimation equation was created with multivariate regression in a gender-balanced subsample of participants, equally representing five levels of fitness (n = 50) and validated in the remaining participants (n = 30). The resulting equation explained 43% of the variance in measured VO2max (standard error of estimate = 5.45 mlkg-1min -1). Estimated VO2max for 87% of individuals fell within acceptable limits of error observed with sub-maximal exercise testing (20% error). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form can be used to successfully estimate VO2max as well as sub-maximal exercise tests. Development of other population-specific estimation equations is warranted. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science
Volume
15
Issue
3
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Schembre, Susan M., and Deborah A. Riebe. "Non-exercise estimation of VO2max using the international physical activity questionnaire." Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science 15, 3 (2011): 168-181. doi: 10.1080/1091367X.2011.568369.