Abstract

Maximal oxygen uptake (V02 max), ventilation and heart rate were determined on125 Australian males and females from the State of Victoria, who were classified according to age and degree of training. Comparisons were made with published results from other countries. V02 max of untrained males aged 20-30 years (41.6 ml/kg min) was comparatively low. Females aged 20-30 years more favourably (36 ml/kg min), although an examination of results of the total group, aged 18-35 years, indicated a relatively low level of fitness. The meanV02 max of active subjects was, in general, similar to that obtained from comparable groups in other countries. 20 - 30 year-old maleathletes were measured at 65 ml/kg min and female athletes at 59.8 ml/kg min. Athletes were further classified according to their specific activity and results of specialinterest are discussed. The athletes typically displayed lower resting heart rates than the non-athletes (57 and 74 b/min, respectively), lower maximal heart rates (180 and 187 b/min), and higher ventilation rates (144.6 and 135.7 l/min BTPS). Maximal heart rate declined with increasing age. Verf.-Referat