Human Exercise Capacity Training and Assessment System
Abstract
Assessment of physical fitness (aerobic capacity, maximum oxygen uptake: VO2max) is essential for (a) studies of endurance and work capacity, and (b) investigation of training techniques. Measurement of VO2max requires a calibrated exercise ergometer or treadmill and a metabolic measurement system. This grant application is to modernize and expand the exercise testing and training capabilities of the Duke University FG Hall Laboratory in order to perform the next generation of experiments related to warfighter performance. VO2max has been used in the FG Hall Laboratory as a screening criterion for all military studies in order to characterize human volunteers and ensure they are representative of the warfighting population. This system is required to measure in real time respiratory minute volume and expired oxygen and carbon dioxide. The addition of analysis of blood lactic acid will enhance the ability of the lab to measure endurance performance. Three Navy diving-related grants have recently been awarded to us, with the work to be started in FY18. Each of these projects will require exercise testing, however the current exercise testing equipment is 18 years old and has recently been prone to failure. We aresubmitting this proposal for the purchase of treadmill and exercise ergometers, a lactate analyzer and additional equipment to upgrade our exercise testing and training capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 10, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812303
Entities
People
- Richard E Moon
Organizations
- Duke University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy