Agostini et al reported an equation for predicting peak oxygen consumption during exercise.
Method of exercise: cycle ergometer or treadmill
Parameters:
(1) sex
(2) height in centimeters
(3) age in years
predicted peak VO2 for a male in mL per minute =
= ((height) - (age)) * 20
predicted peak VO2 for a female in mL per minute =
= ((height) - (age)) * 14
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