A 55-kilogram woman trains on a cycle ergometer by pedaling at 60 rpm against a resistance of 1.5 kiloponds. What is her absolute Yo2?

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The absolute VO2 can be calculated using the formula: VO2 = (Resistance in kp) x (Distance per revolution in meters) x (RPM) x (1.8) + (3.5) + (3.5). For a cycle ergometer, the distance per revolution is typically 6 meters. Therefore, VO2 = (1.5 kp) x (6 m/rev) x (60 rev/min) x (1.8) + (3.5) + (3.5) = 1.36 L/min.

A 55-Kilogram Woman Trains on a Cycle Ergometer by Pedaling