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Abstract Objective: To validate a tool for assessment and control of functional capacity and peak oxygen uptake. Methods: A transversal, correlational study was conducted in which 111 subjects (49.81 ± 11.16 years) were evaluated, their body mass index (BMI) was 31.42 ± 4.07, classified with moderate and high cardiovascular risk, according to the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Its peak oxygen uptake was measured directly and also through the Step Test 3x1 (ST3x1). Results: Peak oxygen uptake in ST3x1 corresponded to 28.54 ml•kg-1•min-1 and direct measurement at 28.14 ml•kg-1•min-1, with a "strong positive" Pearson correlation r = 0.81, Student n/s p = 0.14 Conclusion: ST3x1 is a valid alternative to estimate peak oxygen uptake in the group studied, and can be used in mass public health physical activity programs.
Resumen Objetivo: Validar una herramienta de estimación y control de la capacidad funcional y el consumo de oxígeno pico. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal, correlacional donde se evaluaron a 111 sujetos (49.81 ± 11.16 años), su índice de masa corporal (IMC) fue de 31.42 ± 4.07, clasificados con riesgo cardiovascular mediano y alto, según la American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Se midió su consumo pico de oxígeno en forma directa y también a través del Step Test 3x1 (ST3x1). Resultados: El consumo de oxígeno pico en ST3x1 correspondió a 28.54 mlŸkg -1 Ÿmin -1 y en la medición directa a 28.14 mlŸkg -1 Ÿmin -1, con una correlación de Pearson fuerte positiva r = 0.81, Student n/s p = 0.14. Conclusión: ST3x1 se presenta como alternativa para estimar el consumo de oxígeno pico en el grupo estudiado, pudiendo ser usado en programas masivos de actividad física en salud pública.
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Background: Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale (RPE) is a psychophysiological measurements that translates physical stimuli to a psychological construct, which is perceived exertion. Its use is simple and it represents the effort perception. Each number of the scale is associated with a heart rate or percentage of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), which estimates the intensity of exercise. Aim: To validate RPE scale in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). Material and Methods: Thirty five DM2 participants with a median age of 59 years underwent an incremental exercise test in a treadmill with breath-by-breath analysis of oxygen consumption. After every three minute stage, the RPE scale was applied and correlated with oxygen consumption variables. Results: There was correlation coefficient of 0.91 between RPE score and VO2max. A RPE score of 11 corresponded to 52% of VO2max, a RPE score of 13 corresponded to 76% of VO2max, a RPE of 15 corresponded to 88% of VO2max and a RPE of 17 correspondent to a 100% of VO2max. Conclusions: RPE Scale is valid in patients with type 2 diabetes as an estimate of the intensity of physical activity.