A Regression Equation for the Estimation of Maximum OxygenUptake in Nepalese Adult Females

Purpose: validity of the 20-meter multi stage shuttle run test (20-mmst) has not been studied in nepalese population. the purpose ofthis study was to validate the applicability of the 20-m mst innepalese adult females.methods: forty female college students (age range, 20.42 ~24.75years) from different colleges of nepal were recruited for the study.direct estimation of vo2 max comprised treadmill exercisefollowed by expired gas analysis by scholander micro-gas analyzerwhereas vo2 max was indirectly predicted by the 20-m mst.results: the difference between the mean (±sd) vo2 max values ofdirect measurement (vo2 max=32.78 +/-2.88 ml/kg/min) and the20-m mst (spvo2 max = 32.53+/-3.36 ml/kg/min) was statisticallyinsignificant (p>0.1). highly significant correlation (r=0.94, p<0.01)existed between the maximal speed of the 20-m mst and vo2 max.limits of agreement analysis also suggest that the 20-m mst can beapplied for the studied population.conclusion: the results of limits of agreement analysis suggest thatthe application of the present form of the 20-m mst may bejustified in the studied population. however, for better predictionof vo2 max, a new equation has been computed based on thepresent data to be used for female college students of nepal.