Section 11: Metabolic Prediction Equations Revisited

HPHE 4450 Dr. Cheatham

Outline
What are prediction equations? How are they useful? Walking, running, cycling equations Determining calorie expenditure

What Are Prediction Equations

Prediction equations allow us to predict the oxygen uptake (VO2) of a person for a given

exercise session.
Used for a various types of exercise
Cycling, walking, running, stepping

We are using ACSM prediction equations

Uses of Prediction Equations

Allows us to predict VO2 Allows us to determine the exercise intensity that will elicit a known VO2.
Can estimate calorie expenditure

Review of Workload on Cycle

Workload is measured in:
kg m min-1 or Watts

Two factors can be adjusted:

Resistance on the flywheel (kg or kp) Rate (RPMs)
kgmmin-1 = kg (6m/rev rev/min)
Conversion: 6 kgmmin-1 = 1 Watt

Example Problem
Tom is pedalling at 60 RPMs with a resistance of 2.5 kp.
What is the workload is kgm/min and Watts? Kgm/min = 2.5 (6m/rev 60 rev/min) Workload = 900 kgm/min
Watts = 900 kgm/min 1 Watt 6 kgm/min

Workload = 150 Watts

ACSM Prediction Equations

ACSM Cycle Ergometry Equation

VO2 = ((1.8 Workrate) / BM) + 7.0

VO2 is mL/kg/min (Relative)

ACSM Walking Prediction Equation

Used for speeds 1.9 to 3.7 mph

VO2 = (0.1 S) + (1.8 S G) + 3.5

Speed (m/min) Constant Speed (m/min) Constant Constant

% Grade (decimal)

m/min = mph 26.82

VO2 is mL/kg/min (Relative)

ACSM Running Prediction Equation

Used for speeds > 5.0 mph

VO2 = (0.2 S) + (0.9 S G) + 3.5

Speed (m/min) Constant Speed (m/min) Constant Constant

% Grade (decimal)

m/min = mph 26.82

VO2 is mL/kg/min (Relative)

Practical Application

Predicting VO2 of a given exercise session.

Weve done this one.

Practical Application
Determining the proper exercise intensity to elicit a given VO2
Example

Joe has a VO2max of 55 ml/kg/min and weighs 75 kg. What do we set the bike at so that he is exercising at 70% of his VO2max?
Solution

Determine 70% of VO2max Solve prediction equation for kgm/min Pick an RPM and solve for resistance (workload equation)

Determining Energy Expenditure

VO2 has to be in LO2/min
Getting from mLO2/kg/min to LO2/min
Multiply VO2 in mLO2/kg/min by bodyweight and divide by 1000
Ex: 40 mLO2/kg/min 60kg = 2400 mLO2/min 2400 mLO2/min 1000 = 2.400 LO2/min

Energy Expended
Kcal = VO2 (LO2/min) * RER kcal Equiv. * minutes Remember, if we dont know RER kcal Equiv. then we use the value of 1 LO2/min = 5 kcal/min

Determining Energy Expenditure

Practical Application
Determining caloric expenditure for an exercise session?
Example One

Bill, who weighs 83 kg, exercises on a cycle ergometer for 30 minutes at an resistance setting of 3.0 kg and 60 rpm. What is his predicted total caloric expenditure for the exercise bout?
Solution

Determine kgm/min and then determine predicted VO2. Multiply predicted VO2 (LO2/min) by 5 to get kcal/min Multiply kcal/min by 30 minutes to get total caloric expenditure