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Been thinking of having a gas analyzer (respiratory quotient) test, just to see what is what, and quantify my idea of myself in yet another set of numbers. What RQ is considered MAF by Maffetone? What RQ is considered Aerobic Threshold? What RQ is considered Lactate threshold? What RQ is considered Anaerobic Threshold? What RQ is considered the point at which erectile dysfunction rears its ugly head? (i know ED isn't funny, but those commercials are)
You"re right, he's not that specific. How did you come up with the .78-.8? If you use Mike Pigg as an example, using your number, that would put him at 127-133 for an MAF. You think that is correct? Sounds low for a young ( at the time) elite. Thanks, Jesse. This is the one area I haven't yet grasped. And it is what the formula is based on. --Jimmy
My questions are as follows: What RQ is considered MAF by Maffetone? What RQ is considered Aerobic Threshold? What RQ is considered Lactate threshold? What RQ is considered Anaerobic Threshold? What RQ is considered the point at which erectile dysfunction rears its ugly head? (i know ED isn't funny, but those commercials are) --Jimmy
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What's the deflection point in the Mike Pigg chart above? Thanks. --Jimmy
This chart is just a list of HRs and RQs. I'd guess the deflection point is before 153 HR but there's not enough information to be accurate. When you get a test, the printout should be very detailed (lots of data points). When graphed, the point is usually clear, although sometimes it's not so easy.
Would it be possible for one of you guys to post the results of an actual RQ test and an example of the deflection point and other pertinent info that can be found in the test? I'm very interested. Thanks. --Jimmy p.s. Hi, Dave, glad you found the place. I like how we can have different subject lines/threads here all under the low-HR, MAFF banner.