Abstract
Purpose: To determine the feasibility of aerobic capacity measurement (V̇o 2max) of adults (18–50 years) with an intellectual disability (ID) through supramaximal verification. Methods: A cross-sectional observational design was used that consisted of 2 sessions. Before testing, a 3-step familiarization process was performed (session 1), after which the V̇o 2peak of a graded maximal treadmill test (GXTT) (V̇o 2peakGXTT) and a supramaximal exercise test (SET) (V̇o 2peakSET) were measured (session 2). The feasibility parameters used in this study were completion rate (based on the criteria for maximal effort), agreement between the V̇o 2peakGXTT and the V̇o 2peakSET (through intraclass correlation coefficient [ICCagreement]) and acceptance (through a custom-made questionnaire). Results: Twelve participants performed the measurement procedure. The completion rate was 75% and the ICCagreement was 0.99 (P < .001). The questionnaire showed that the measuring procedure was acceptable for the participants. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that it appears feasible to perform a maximal treadmill test (GXTT) followed by a SET for adults with ID. Therefore, it can be possible to verify the V̇o 2peak of the GXTT as a true V̇o 2max in adults with an ID.
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