[Measurement of maximal oxygen uptake in a Chilean population sample].
BACKGROUND
Maximal oxygen uptake is considered by the International Biological Programme as the international standard of cardiorespiratory adequacy and physical condition.


OBJECTIVE
To measure maximal oxygen uptake in normal Chilean subjects, to establish normal reference values.


METHODS
Maximal oxygen uptake was measured in 2,203 subjects (451 women) aged 7 to 66 years old, during maximal exercise in a cyclo-ergometer or treadmill. This sample included trained sportsmen.


RESULTS
Maximal oxygen uptake in men was 3.4 +/- 0.8 Vmin (range 1.1 to 5.6) or 55.2 +/- 9.2 ml/kg/min (range 23.8 to 83.2). In women, the figures were 2.55 +/- 0.55 l/min (range 0.87 to 3.82) or 47.5 +/- 8.0 ml/kg/min (range 20.8 to 76.3). These values decrease 0.65 ml/kg/min per year of age.


CONCLUSIONS
These values can be useful as a normal reference for epidemiological, clinical or sportive purposes.
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Laboratorio de Fisiología, Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación, Santiago de Chile.
Osorio
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002677:Chile; D005080:Exercise Test; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D012016:Reference Values; D012494:Sampling Studies
Medición del consumo máximo de oxígeno en una muestra de la población chilena.