Estimation of Maximum Aerobic Capacity and the Effect of Demographic Factors and Personal Habits on it in Students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Background and Objectives: One important topic in work physiology is considering maximum aerobic power) VO 2max (, which is one of the most important decision-making factors in individual fitness and in prevention of premature aging, and can play a significant role in selecting appropriate workforce...
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| author | Atena Rafieepour Farhad Farasati Saba Kalantari Majid Motamedzadeh Elnaz Rafieepour |
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| description | Background and Objectives: One important topic in work physiology is considering maximum aerobic power) VO 2max (, which is one of the most important decision-making factors in individual fitness and in prevention of premature aging, and can play a significant role in selecting appropriate workforce. This study was done with the objective of investigating the effect of gender, ethnicity, anthropometric dimensions, physical activity, and smoking on VO 2max level in students of Hamadan University of medical sciences. Methods: In this descriptive-applied study, 160 students were randomly selected, and after collecting demographic information using written questionnaires, their anthropometric characteristics were measured by a stadiometer. Then, VO 2max of the subjects was measured using treadmill and Strand graph. The data were analyzed by nonparametric statistical tests of Mann-Whitney and Pearson’s correlation coefficients . Results: In this research, 41.9% of subjects of the sample were male and 58.1% were female. Also, there was a significant correlation between VO 2max and the variables of gender and height (p<0.001), weight (p=0.04), and chest dimension (p<0.001), but sports activities (p=0.059), smoking (p=0.06), and ethnicity had no significant effect on them (p=0.9). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that variables, such as gender, height, weight and chest dimensions can affect VO 2max . |
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| spelling | doaj.art-14277de673424927aa114119ac485ff82022-12-21T18:29:34ZfasQom University of Medical SciencesMajallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum1735-77992008-13752014-07-01833340Estimation of Maximum Aerobic Capacity and the Effect of Demographic Factors and Personal Habits on it in Students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, IranAtena Rafieepour0Farhad Farasati1Saba Kalantari2Majid Motamedzadeh3Elnaz Rafieepour4 Arak University of Medical Sciences Ilam University of Medical Sciences Arak University of Medical Sciences Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Tarbiat Modares University Background and Objectives: One important topic in work physiology is considering maximum aerobic power) VO 2max (, which is one of the most important decision-making factors in individual fitness and in prevention of premature aging, and can play a significant role in selecting appropriate workforce. This study was done with the objective of investigating the effect of gender, ethnicity, anthropometric dimensions, physical activity, and smoking on VO 2max level in students of Hamadan University of medical sciences. Methods: In this descriptive-applied study, 160 students were randomly selected, and after collecting demographic information using written questionnaires, their anthropometric characteristics were measured by a stadiometer. Then, VO 2max of the subjects was measured using treadmill and Strand graph. The data were analyzed by nonparametric statistical tests of Mann-Whitney and Pearson’s correlation coefficients . Results: In this research, 41.9% of subjects of the sample were male and 58.1% were female. Also, there was a significant correlation between VO 2max and the variables of gender and height (p<0.001), weight (p=0.04), and chest dimension (p<0.001), but sports activities (p=0.059), smoking (p=0.06), and ethnicity had no significant effect on them (p=0.9). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that variables, such as gender, height, weight and chest dimensions can affect VO 2max .http://journal.muq.ac.ir/article-1-181-en.htmlpersonal habitsexercise testanthropometrystudents |
| spellingShingle | Atena Rafieepour Farhad Farasati Saba Kalantari Majid Motamedzadeh Elnaz Rafieepour Estimation of Maximum Aerobic Capacity and the Effect of Demographic Factors and Personal Habits on it in Students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum personal habits exercise test anthropometry students |
| title | Estimation of Maximum Aerobic Capacity and the Effect of Demographic Factors and Personal Habits on it in Students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran |
| title_full | Estimation of Maximum Aerobic Capacity and the Effect of Demographic Factors and Personal Habits on it in Students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran |
| title_fullStr | Estimation of Maximum Aerobic Capacity and the Effect of Demographic Factors and Personal Habits on it in Students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran |
| title_full_unstemmed | Estimation of Maximum Aerobic Capacity and the Effect of Demographic Factors and Personal Habits on it in Students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran |
| title_short | Estimation of Maximum Aerobic Capacity and the Effect of Demographic Factors and Personal Habits on it in Students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran |
| title_sort | estimation of maximum aerobic capacity and the effect of demographic factors and personal habits on it in students of hamadan university of medical sciences iran |
| topic | personal habits exercise test anthropometry students |
| url | http://journal.muq.ac.ir/article-1-181-en.html |
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