Open AccessA Study of VO 2 Max and Body Fat Percentage in Female Athletes
Author(s) -
Anjali N Shete,
Smita Bute,
Poonam Deshmukh
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/10896.5329
Subject(s) - athletes , body fat percentage , vo2 max , medicine , zoology , physical therapy , heart rate , anthropometry , biology , blood pressure
Aerobic capacity of athletes is an important element of success in sports achievements. It is generally considered the best indicator of cardio respiratory endurance and athletic fitness. Body fat percentage affects VO2 max and thus the cardiovascular status of the athletes. The present study was undertaken to assess the VO2 max and body fat percentage in athletes. The secondary objective of the study was to study the relationship between VO2 max and body fat percentage.