Acsm's Metabolic Calculations Handbook

by American College of Sports Medicine

• ISBN13: 9780781742382
• ISBN10: 0781742382
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-07
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This handbook provides a step-by-step approach to using metabolic equations, from basic math principles to applying the equations to an exercise plan. Chapters focus separately on each equation, provide an easy-to-follow process of solving, and demonstrate the varied uses of the equation in clinical as well as fitness settings. Each chapter includes a set of problems that focus on real-world applications of the equation. Step-by-step problem solution explanations are provided at the end of each chapter. A comprehensive exam at the end of the book tests the reader's skill in using the equations.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	1	(2)
Metabolic Primer	3	(7)
Catabolism Basics	3	(2)
Expressions of Energy Use	5	(5)
Absolute Oxygen Consumption (VO2)	5	(1)
Relative Oxygen Consumption (VO2)	5	(2)
Metabolic Equivalents (METs)	7	(1)
Calories	7	(1)
Energy Stores	7	(1)
Net Versus Gross VO2	8	(1)
Measurement of Oxygen Consumption	8	(2)
Mathematical Primer	10	(8)
Basic Mathematical Operations (Solving for the Unknown)	10	(3)
Standard Algebraic Equation Format	11	(1)
Algebraic Equation Example	12	(1)
More Complicated Algebraic Equations	13	(1)
Application to ACSM Metabolic Equations	13	(1)
ACSM MetCales Equation Solving Steps	13	(1)
Conversions	14	(1)
Conversions Applications: Arm- and Leg-Cycling	15	(1)
Conversions Applications: Walking and Running	15	(1)
Rounding Off	15	(1)
Exercise Science Prediction	15	(3)
Prediction Error	15	(1)
Standard Error of the Estimate	16	(1)
S.E.E. Graph	16	(1)
S.E.E. Example	16	(1)
Another S.E.E. Example	17	(1)
Introduction to the ACSM Metabolic Calculations	18	(7)
Purpose	18	(1)
History	18	(1)
Basic SetUp	18	(1)
Putting it all together	19	(1)
Assumptions and Limitations	20	(1)
Forward and Backward Solving: for VO2 or for Workload	21	(2)
Use of GETP Appendix Table D-1	23	(2)
Walking Equation	25	(11)
Introduction	25	(1)
Derivation of the Walking Equation	25	(1)
Computing Grade	25	(1)
The ACSM Walking Equation	26	(1)
Limitations of the Walking Equation	26	(1)
Outdoor verses Treadmill Walking	26	(1)
Specific Uses of the ACSM Walking Equation	27	(9)
Use 1: Determining the Oxygen Cost and Caloric Expenditure of Walking	27	(1)
Use 2: Determine Speed and/or Grade Based Upon a VO2 Prescription	28	(2)
Calculating Walking Speed for VO2 Values When Walking Is Performed at an Incline: Using Grade	30	(1)
Common Clinical Use of the Walking Equation: Using a MET Prescription	31	(5)
Running Equation	36	(9)
Derivation of the Running Equation	36	(1)
ACSM Running Equation	36	(1)
Limitations of the Running Equation	36	(1)
Specific Uses of the Running Equation	37	(8)
Example 1: Solve for VO2 and Calculate Calorie Costs	37	(1)
Example 2: Outdoor Running on a Flat Surface	37	(1)
Example 3: Exercise Prescription	38	(1)
Example 4	39	(6)
Leg Ergometer Equation	45	(13)
Derivation of the Leg Ergometer Equation	45	(1)
A Note on D	45	(1)
A Note on Work Rate	46	(1)
Oxygen Cost of Leg Ergometer Exercise	46	(1)
The ACSM Leg Ergometer Equation	46	(1)
Limitations of the Leg Ergometer Equation	46	(1)
Specific Uses of the Leg Ergometer Equation	47	(11)
Determine the Caloric Cost of Leg Ergometer Exercise	47	(1)
Determine the Appropriate Work Rate for an Exercise Prescription	47	(1)
Estimate VO2max Based on a Submaximal Exercise Test	48	(10)
Arm Ergometer Equation	58	(10)
Derivation of the Arm Ergometer Equation	58	(1)
A Note on D	58	(1)
A Note on Work Rate	59	(1)
Oxygen Cost of Arm Ergometer Exercise	59	(1)
The ACSM Arm Ergometer Equation	59	(1)
Specific Uses of the Arm Ergometer Equation	59	(9)
Determine the Caloric Cost of Arm Ergometer Exercise	59	(1)
Determine the Appropriate Work Rate for an Exercise Prescription	60	(8)
Stepping Equation	68	(7)
Derivation of the Stepping Equation	68	(1)
The ACSM Stepping Equation	68	(1)
Specific Uses of the Stepping Equation	69	(6)
Determine The Caloric Cost of Stepping Exercise	69	(1)
Determine a Stepping Rate Based Upon a VO2 Prescription	69	(6)
Practice Problems	75	(21)
Sample Multiple Choice	96	(7)
Singular or Stand-Alone Test Questions	96	(7)
Appendix A: Metabolic Equations Summary Sheet	103	(2)
Appendix B: Selected Tables from ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Preparation, Seventh Edition	105	(2)
Selected Readings	107	(2)
Index	109