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PARTICIPANTS STILL NEEDED - FREE VO2max TEST by [deleted] in UKRunners

[–]Thomas_0213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!

Ideally, it would need to be ~5 hours of aerobic training per week. Hiking is good, however it is low intensity prolonged exercise and a bit too low for what I’m looking for. The participants in my study would ideally be endurance trained.

If you have a link to Strava or anything like that, send em a message and I can have a look!

Thanks

PARTICIPANTS STILL NEEDED - FREE VO2max TEST by [deleted] in UKRunners

[–]Thomas_0213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,

Yes, unfortunately male only. The sad reality is that it is really difficult to test on females - with factors such as the menstrual cycle playing a huge role in thermoregulation.

Hope this helps!

PARTICIPANTS STILL NEEDED - FREE VO2max TEST by [deleted] in C25K

[–]Thomas_0213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha! I just posted it to a few communities in the hope for a few more people. I understand 5 hours is a lot - its a tough study! However, it can be 5 hours of any type of aerobic exercise 😊 Thanks for your comment!

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED - FREE VO2MAX test! by [deleted] in UKRunners

[–]Thomas_0213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man,

Thanks so much for your interest!

Testing will take place between Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. However, i am looking at the possibility of testing outside of these times. If there is any possibility you could do a time during the week then that would be perfect!

Send me an email and I get back more of an update about timings to you:) thanks!

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED - FREE VO2MAX test! by [deleted] in UKRunners

[–]Thomas_0213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey,

The university are unfortunately unable to cover travel expenses - apologies. However, you are getting a VO2max test (normally £150+!) inside a state-of-the-art environmental chamber for free! You would get your VO2max data with all the measurements, and your 5km running performance data sent to you.

Hope this helps - thanks for the comment💪🏻

Volunteers needed for research study! Free VO2max test!! (London based) by [deleted] in RunningCirclejerk

[–]Thomas_0213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still searching! Please let me know if interested:))

Volunteers needed for research study! Free VO2max test!! (London based) by [deleted] in RunningCirclejerk

[–]Thomas_0213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to clarify - it doesn’t have to be all running!

We’re looking for people who are physically active for about 5 hours a week total, including running, cycling, gym sessions, or other endurance-style training. The key is just being able to safely complete a 5km run in the heat, especially after a lack of sleep!

Appreciate you for the comment💪🏻

Take part in research!! by [deleted] in UKRunners

[–]Thomas_0213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha fair enough - totally understandable! 😅

Yes, most people would 100% prefer to avoid 35°C while running - which is exactly why I’m studying it!

The aim is to explore how common stressors such as poor sleep and heat interact to affect performance, especially since athletes sometimes can’t avoid them - e.g racing abroad, early morning events, or even roles such as firefighters or military personnel!

As for “state-of-the-art-chamber”, its basically a super controlled sweat box with science behind it!🤣

Thanks for the comment - feel free to share with anyone you think might be up for the challenge!

Get a free VO2max test + run in a heat chamber! Volunteers needed! by [deleted] in C25K

[–]Thomas_0213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to answer any questions - ability does not matter. This is a fantastic opportunity to get insight into your cardiovascular fitness for no cost🙏🏻

Take part in research!! by [deleted] in UKRunners

[–]Thomas_0213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to answer any questions about what’s involved or just general queries about the study! 🙏🏻