Author(s): Swarup Poul and Madhur Kulkarni

Abstract:
The word "physical fitness" describes a group of characteristics which impact a person's ability to exercise. The maximum rate at which the body can use oxygen when exercising is known as aerobic fitness, and it is frequently measured using VO₂ max. The 20 Meter Shuttle Run Test (20 m SRT) is a commonly performed test for determining cardiovascular endurance. This study aimed to collect normative data on VO₂ max among Indian healthy adults to aid in fitness assessment and training design. This was an observational cross-sectional study which included 220 healthy individuals (ages 18-25). Subjects with cardiovascular/respiratory disease, neurological/musculoskeletal impairment, or unwilling to participate were excluded. Results indicated that the normative VO₂ max values ranged from 32.03 to 49.78 ml/kg/min, associated with age, gender, and BMI (p<0.05). The study concluded that VO₂ max decreases with age and BMI, with males showing higher values than females.

DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i1f.3679

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