Determination of the exercise intensity that elicits maximal fat oxidation
Determination of the exercise intensity that elicits maximal fat oxidation
Achten, J.; Gleeson, M.; Jeukendrup, A.E.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 34(1): 92-97
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0195-9131
PMID: 11782653
DOI: 10.1097/00005768-200201000-00015
Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop a test protocol to determine the exercise intensity at which fat oxidation rate is maximal (Fatmax). Method: Eighteen moderately trained cyclists performed a graded exercise test to exhaustion, with 5-min stages and 35-W increments (GE35/5). In addition, four to six continuous prolonged exercise tests (CE) at constant work rates, corresponding to the work rates of the GE test, were performed on separate days.