Objective: Cardiorespiratory fitness in terms of VO2max is a best measure of cardio respiratory capacity. The main aim of the present study was to assess and compare the cardiorespiratory fitness in terms of VO2max among male and female students of Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad and to find its correlation with % body fat and % lean body mass.
Method: A total of 62 young adult males and females (n= 31 each) were randomly selected from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad. VO2max was calculated using Queen’s College Step test. Height, Weight, BMI, four skinfolds, upper arm and hip circumference, % body fat and % lean body mass were also measured.
Result: In the present study, VO2max for male students was found to be 43.11 ml/kg/min and 36.28 ml/kg/min for female students. The mean value of VO2max was found to be significantly higher in males as compared to the females (p< 0.001). It was found to be negatively correlated with % body fat (non-significant).
Conclusion: The VO2max value of males was found to be more than females and it was found to be negatively correlated with percent body fat
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