| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 548429 | Applied Ergonomics | 2013 | 5 Pages |
This study aimed to assess the effect of portable gas analysis system carriage on energy expenditure (EE) during incremental treadmill running. Eight males (Mean ± SD) age 25.0 ± 9.47 y, body mass 78.5 ± 8.39 kg, completed an experimental trial (PT) during which they wore the system in a chest harness and a control trial (CT) when the system was externally supported. Each protocol consisted of 4 min stages at speeds of 0, 4, 7, 10, 12, 14 km h−1. Increments continued until volitional exhaustion. The EE was greater (3.95 and 7.02% at 7 and 14 km h−1 respectively) during PT (p < 0.05) but no significant differences were observed during standing, walking or VO2max. (4.10 ± 0.53, and 4.28 ± 0.75 l min−1 for CT and PT respectively), HR or RPE. Portable gas analysis systems therefore only increase EE when running sub-maximally, but VO2max is unaffected, suggesting that using portable gas analysis systems in field-based situations is appropriate for maximal aerobic capacity measurement, but the effects of prolonged use on EE remains unclear.
► Portable gas analysers are used to determine the respiratory responses to exercise in a variety of settings. ► Until now the additional cost of their carriage during incremental running has not been determined. ► The energy cost of submaximal treadmill running is increased as a result of portable respiratory gas analyser carriage. ► Whilst submaximal energy costs are increased, carriage of this type of gas analyser does not alter VO2max.
