Functional capabilities of runners: estimation of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) and heart rate percentage (%HRmax) based on running results

Abstract

Maximum oxygen consumption (VO₂max) is used to predict the aerobic performance of athletes. It is positively correlated with the results that the athlete achieves on middle and long distances within the zone of high and submaximal intensity.  The study was conducted with Uroš Gutić (23 years old; Body height 181 cm; Bodyweight 67kg; BMI=20.02 kg/m², Pulse 41 bpm, 97% O₂ saturation), a member of AK Sarajevo, and the BIH national team on middle and long distances. The aim of the study was to assess and analyze the maximum oxygen consumption (VO₂max) and the percentage of maximum heart rate (%HR_max) based on the results of running on middle and long distances. The obtained running results confirmed high values ​​of VO₂max on the sections (average 69.56ml/kg/min) which are in a strong linear correlation with %HR_max (average 81.51bmp) and belong to the category of Superior (>55ml/kg/min).