Predicting maximal oxygen uptake from treadmill testing in trained and untrained women

Article Abstract:

Before beginning exercise programs results of treadmill testing can be used to assess aerobic fitness and determine appropriate exercise intensity. The actual measurement of VO(sub 2)max, the maximal oxygen uptake, is the best indicator of aerobic fitness. This measurement is difficult to obtain because the testing procedure requires specialized equipment and the individual must wear uncomfortable devices on the nose and mouth. A predictor of VO(sub 2)max would eliminate actual measurement procedures. A mathematical equation was developed to predict the VO(sub 2)max in women between the ages of 29 and 75. Treadmill tests were given to 181 women to determine maximal oxygen uptake. This measurement was predicted in 33 women after six and 12 months of exercise. There was little difference between the actual and predicted maximal oxygen uptake values. The method of predicting maximal oxygen uptake can be used to assess patients' aerobic fitness before aerobic training programs are instituted.

Standards, Models, Measurement, Physiological aspects, Training, Oxygen, Aerobic exercises, Oxygen consumption, Oxygen consumption (Metabolism), Women's fitness, Oxygen in the body

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Optimizing continuous-combined hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women: a comparison of six different treatment regimens

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Giving postmenopausal women continuous estrogen and progesterone appears to be beneficial and avoids the bleeding caused by hormone therapy using estrogen first and then progesterone later in the cycle. In a study of 419 women, 1 milligram of estradiol and 2.5 to 5 milligrams of progesterone produced the best results.

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Efficacy of continuous sequential transdermal estradiol and norethindrone acetate in relieving vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause

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A skin patch containing estradiol and norethindrone given sequentially after one containing estrogen alone appears to be effective in relieving menopausal symptoms. In a study of 220 postmenopausal women, the estrogen patch was used for days 1 to 14 and the combination patch was used for days 15 to 28.

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