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Anaerobic threshold estimation by statistical modelling.

Abstract

Anaerobic threshold (AT) is usually estimated as a change point problem by visual analysis of the cardiorespiratory response to incremental dynamic exercise. In this study, two phase linear (TPL) models of the linear-linear and linear-quadratic type were used for the estimation of AT. The correlation coefficient between the classical and statistical approaches was 0.88, and 0.89 after outlier exclusion. The TPL models provide a simple method for estimating AT that can be easily implemented using a digital computer for the automatic pattern recognition of AT.

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A M Soler, M Folledo, L E Martins, E C Lima-Filho, L Gallo Júnior. 1989. Anaerobic threshold estimation by statistical modelling.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2620195/

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