title: [Testing aerobic energy metabolism].
abstract: The purpose of testing the aerobic metabolism is to evaluate the athlete's capacity for aerobic ATP synthesis during the events she/he is preparing for. In endurance events lasting less then eight minutes the maximal O2-intake is the most important determinant of performance, with an increasing contribution of anaerobic metabolism as intensity is raised. In long distance events (> 8 min), the capability to avoid lactate production is more important. Although a high maximal O2-intake will reduce lactate production at a given intensity, other factors are also involved, probably confined to the working muscles. Finally, in all endurance events, another important factor is working economy. Direct measurements of maximal O2-intake, and of O2-intake and lactate concentrations in blood at several submaximal intensities, constitute a test complex that is capable of separating these abilities.
authors: Statens arbeidsmiljøinstitutt, Oslo.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Hallén
mesh_terms: D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate / Q000096:biosynthesis; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007773:Lactates / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D010101:Oxygen Consumption
chemical_list: D007773:Lactates; D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate
vernacular_title: Testing av aerob energiomsetning.