Method for assessing the metabolic basis of physical fitness
US7371216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/222
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention includes a method for assessing the fitness of an individual. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing a physical fitness value of an individual by measuring a first trial of an activity conducted by the individual to provide a first measured component. The method further comprises measuring a second trial of an activity conducted by the individual to provide a second measured component. In addition, the method comprises determining the physical fitness values from the first and second measured components. In some embodiments, the method comprises estimating speed or mechanical power output values for the individual over a desired duration. In other embodiments, the method comprises determining the VO2 max of the individual.
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