Questions: Question 23 Choosing a GXT with appropriate stage increments is important because if the time spent at each stage is too short, the person might not reach the steady-state oxygen requirement for that stage the person might not reach the anaerobic threshold for that stage the person might not reach the appropriate double product for that stage none of these; stage time does not affect the final estimation of vOmax

Question 23 Choosing a GXT with appropriate stage increments is important because if the time spent at each stage is too short, the person might not reach the steady-state oxygen requirement for that stage the person might not reach the anaerobic threshold for that stage the person might not reach the appropriate double product for that stage none of these; stage time does not affect the final estimation of vOmax
Transcript text: Question 23 Choosing a GXT with appropriate stage increments is important because if the time spent at each stage is too short, the person might not reach the steady-state oxygen requirement for that stage the person might not reach the anaerobic threshold for that stage the person might not reach the appropriate double product for that stage none of these; stage time does not affect the final estimation of vOmax
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The answer is the first one: the person might not reach the steady-state oxygen requirement for that stage.

Explanation for each option:

  1. The person might not reach the steady-state oxygen requirement for that stage: This is correct. In a graded exercise test (GXT), each stage is designed to allow the participant to reach a steady-state of oxygen consumption. If the stage increments are too short, the participant may not have enough time to reach this steady-state, which can affect the accuracy of the test results.

  2. The person might not reach the anaerobic threshold for that stage: While reaching the anaerobic threshold is an important aspect of exercise testing, the primary concern with short stage increments is the inability to reach a steady-state oxygen requirement, not necessarily the anaerobic threshold.

  3. The person might not reach the appropriate double product for that stage: The double product (heart rate x systolic blood pressure) is an indicator of cardiac workload. While it is an important measure, the main issue with short stage increments is related to oxygen consumption rather than the double product.

  4. None of these; stage time does not affect the final estimation of vOmax: This is incorrect. Stage time can significantly affect the estimation of VO2 max because insufficient time at each stage can prevent the participant from reaching a steady-state, leading to inaccurate measurements.

In summary, choosing appropriate stage increments in a GXT is crucial to ensure that the participant reaches a steady-state oxygen requirement, which is essential for accurate assessment of their aerobic capacity.

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