The Research Institute of Physical Education and Sport at Volga State University has developed a unique digital programme for assessing an athlete's aerobic performance - the university has received intellectual property registration.
The programme allows predicting aerobic performance (endurance/work capacity) of an athlete under low-intensity load, i.e. to study the most popular indicator - maximum oxygen consumption by an athlete.
The effectiveness and uniqueness of predictive testing is in avoiding maximal loads, which are undesirable on the eve of competition.
It is worth noting that the classical way of assessing maximal physical performance requires performing tests with high energy expenditure from the body and preliminary preparation. Thus, in a classical treadmill test, the running speed can reach 22 km/h or more, which takes more than 20 minutes. The developed assessment method makes it possible to determine the maximum level of aerobic power at a low test speed of only 10 km/h. This requires minimal physical effort and half the time.
The developed programme can be used in the selection of prospective athletes in short-term screening studies as well as operational monitoring of an athlete's aerobic performance.
