Aerobic Ability Research Articles

Exploring the Influences of Safety and Energy Expenditure Parameters on Cycling

Several determinants affect the reason to cycle or not, and some of them are described in a detailed way in the current technical literature review. The recent spread of new modes of active mobility brings up questions for urban transport planners on how to foresee future demand and assess safety conditions; from this comes the need to explore the relationships among several determinants. In this paper, after the collection of the main data required, three Regression Models are proposed, which demonstrate evidence for the role of safety and energy expenditure issues as important predictors. The method is applied to a dataset of 90 Italian cities selected according to their class of dimensionality and geographical position. The three models for each class of dimensionality (50,000–100,000 no. of inhabitants, 10,000–50,000 no. of inhabitants, and 0–10,000 no. of inhabitants) show a good accuracy (in terms of adj-R2 values of 0.6991, 0.7111, and 0.6619, respectively). The results show that energy expenditure, which is related to the terrain characteristics of an urban area and individual aerobic abilities, and safety perception, which is related to cycle network extensions, appear to be significant determinants in predicting bicycle modal share. The aim is to provide a useful and simplified tool, when only aggregated-type data are available, to help urban road designers and city planners in identifying and forecasting bike-sharing.

The effect of aerobic running on children's thinking and endurance

The aim is to assess the impact of prolonged running on the endurance and thinking indicators of children aged 9-10 years in physical education classes at school. Methods – the pedagogical experiment was conducted for 4 months on the basis of the secondary general educational school 60 (Kirov, Russia), 120 schoolchildren from the third grades took part in it. 34 physical education lessons were held in each class. Schoolchildren from the control group were engaged in a standard physical education program for younger schoolchildren. The children from the experimental group also worked within the framework of the usual program, but during each lesson they performed a long run of 6 minutes. Overall endurance was assessed using the K Cooper (6 minutes) test, the students' thinking was evaluated by the "Simple Analogies" test. Both tests were performed before and after the pedagogical experiment. Results – before the start of the study, there were no significant differences between classes in both tests (p>0.05). After the end of the study, the performance of children in the control group improved in the endurance test by 6.8% and 7.2% (p>0.05), and in the experimental group improved by 24.9% and 18.9% (p<0.05). In the thinking test, the indicators of the control group increased by 7.3% and 8.4% (p>0.05), and in the experimental group by 24.8% and 23.5% (p<0.05). Conclusion – long running can be introduced into the physical education program at school to improve endurance performance and thinking of schoolchildren 9-10 years old. Keywords: Health, Physical culture, Aerobic abilities, Physical qualities, Psychodiagnostics, School curriculum.

Baduanjin is Better Balance Training Compared to Walking: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Center of Gravity Trajectories.

It has already been demonstrated by previous studies that Baduanjin training can improve the body's balance. However, its biomechanical mechanism remains unknown. Center of gravity (COG) trajectory analysis is an essential biomechanical test to explore the balance ability of the human body.Previous studies have not used the COG trajectory analysis technique to research Baduanjin training. The study utilizes COG trajectory analysis to analyze the trajectory of COG during Baduanjin training and compare it with that of walking, which is a common exercise for improving balance and aerobic ability, to determine if Baduanjin exercises affect the COG more than walking. Eight healthy female college students performed the walking and the eight forms of Baduanjin, a total of nine motions. The lower body kinematics were captured by the Vicon Motion Capture and Analysis System, while the kinetic data were acquired by the Kistler 3D Force Platform. The data were imported into Visual 3D to process the trajectory of the COG displacement amplitude, velocity, and accelerationofeachmotion. The COG horizontal envelope areas were calculated by Origin 9.0 Software (Origin Lab, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA). Specific motions of Baduanjin provided significantly higher COG displacement amplitude, velocities, and acceleration training than walking. The F2 and F5 motions could provide a larger COG horizontal envelope area than walking. On the x-axis, F2 provided a greater COG displacement amplitude than walking, F1, F2, and F5 provided greater velocities, while all the motions provided greater accelerations. On the y-axis, all the motions except F2 provided greater COG displacement velocities and accelerations than walking. On the z-axis, F1-7 provided a greater COG displacement amplitude than walking, all the motions providedgreater velocities, while all the motions except F2 provided greater accelerations. Baduanjin training provides a more intense COGperturbation than walking, which may be a more challenging balance training than walking.

Вплив занять оздоровчої аеробіки із використанням вправ з єдиноборств на фізичну підготовленість студенток

Purpose: to study the influence of recreational aerobics classes using exercises from various types of martial arts on the level of physical fitness of female students. Material and methods. The following methods were used to achieve the aim of the study: analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical experiment, method of control exercises (testing), pedagogical observation, methods of mathematical statistics. The study involved 1st and 2nd year female students (n=42) attending health aerobics classes. The students were divided into experimental (n=21) and control groups (n=21). Results: the comparison of physical qualities at the beginning of the experiment shows the lack of reliability of differences between them (p>0,05). In the course of the experiment the peculiarities of the methodology of conducting classes in health- improving aerobics were studied. The content of classes for female students was developed with the inclusion of exercises from different types of martial arts. The content included special imitation exercises (hook, jab, uppercut, etc.) and additional equipment from different types of martial arts (boxing, Thai boxing, kickboxing). Classes were held three times a week and lasted 60 minutes. At each lesson, a combination of 64 exercises was learned. The introduction of imitation exercises from different types of martial arts into the health aerobics classes had a positive effect on the results of the repeated testing of female students of the experimental group. At the end of the experiment in exercises of flexion and extension of arms in a lying down support, torso tilt forward from a sitting position and torso raising in a sit for 1 min. the results changed statistically significantly (p<0,001). This can be explained by the fact that martial arts exercises contribute to the development of strength abilities to the greatest extent, and exercises in health aerobics have a significant impact on the development of flexibility. The results in shuttle run 4×9 m, 100 m run and long jump from a place did not undergo significant changes (p>0,05), though there is a small tendency to positive changes. Conclusions. It is established that the use of imitation exercises from different types of martial arts in classes on health-improving aerobics, directed not only on the development of aerobic abilities, but also on mastering and improvement of techniques of movements from boxing, kickboxing and Thai boxing, positively influences the development of physical qualities of female students. It was found that as a result of attending classes, female students had a significant improvement in flexibility and strength of the arms and abdominal press (p<0,001). Indicators of coordination, speed, power and speed abilities also increased, but these changes are not significant (p>0,05). Keywords: health-improving aerobics, martial arts, physical fitness, exercises, complex, imitation, motor abilities.

Developmental Trend of Talented Pupils' Performance in Orienteering - Longitudinal Research 1997-2020 in the East Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic

The paper presents the findings of a longitudinal testing of talented youth in orienteering in the Czech Republic. Young talented orienteers participate in the testing of motor skills by standardized tests. The results and conclusions of the 3 km and 5 km cross-country running measurements (according to age category) point to a regressive state of endurance abilities in young athletes between 1997 and 2020, describe possible reasons and suggest possible remedies. A total of 300 girls and 445 boys aged 12-14 years participated in the research investigation in the East Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, who are divided into performance categories HD12 and HD14 in the context of organised Czech orienteering competition. The aim of the evaluation of the longitudinal testing was to determine the trends in performance in endurance cross-country running as a key performance parameter of talented orienteering athletes over the period 1997 to 2020. The resulting data indicate that performance in all the studied categories in the given field test has a consistently decreasing trend. The results are also related to the conclusions of foreign and domestic observations of the state of motor fitness of children and youth of the corresponding period and indicate that the level of aerobic ability of young talented runners generally follows the current state of the level of endurance ability found in the national testing of school youth under the auspices of the Czech School Inspectorate (CSI, 2023), and thus the alarming society-wide situation in the field of motor fitness of children and youth in the Czech Republic.

Effectiveness of High-Altitude Environments on Cardiovascular Ability: A Literature Review

The problem is a lack of a deep understanding of how living at high altitudes affects cardiovascular ability significantly. The purpose of the study was to analyze the effectiveness of living at high altitudes on improving cardiovascular ability based on a systematic literature review. This review includes an analysis of the results of the study which includes improved oxygen transport, physiological adaptation, and long-term effects on heart and vascular health. The results of this review provide insight into the potential benefits and relevance of living at high altitudes in the context of improving cardiovascular health, as well as its implications in the field of sport and public health. The methodology used is a systematic literature review that collects and analyzes the existing literature on the effects of living at a high altitude on cardiovascular ability. The result is that Living in a highland place has been proven to increase immunity. This is due to physiological adaptations that occur in response to environments with lower oxygen content. These adaptations include an increase in the number of red blood cells and oxygen transport capacity in the body, which in turn improves aerobic ability and cardiovascular endurance. Studies show that long-term exposure to high altitudes can result in improved athletic performance and cardiovascular ability in individuals who live or train at these altitudes. The conclusions of this study suggest that living at high altitudes can improve cardiovascular ability through significant physiological adaptations

The correlation between pregnancy-related low back pain and physical fitness evaluated by an index system of maternal physical fitness test.

To investigate incidence of pregnancy-related low back pain (LBP), evaluate physical fitness objectively during pregnancy and analyze the correlation between LBP and physical fitness of pregnant women, 180 pregnant women including 101 in mid-gestation (14-28 gestational weeks) and 79 in late-gestation (28-37 gestational weeks) were recruited and self-reported their LBP. The aerobic ability such as cardiorespiratory fitness and anaerobic ability including strength, endurance, speed, flexibility, and balance were evaluated by a novel materal physical fitness test system. The correlation between LBP and each component in physical fitness test system was analyzed in SPSS. As the results, 135 out of 180 participants (75% of total) had pregnancy-related LBP. Physical fitness of participants in late-gestation was significantly weaker including weaker back strength (p<0.05), less resistance band pullbacks in 30s (p<0.01), less stretching in sit-and-reach test (p<0.001), shorter duration in left legged blind balance test (p<0.05) and weaker bird dog balance(p<0.05) than those in mid-gestation. Correlation analysis indicated that LBP was negatively associated with standing heel raises in 20s (p<0.01) and standing glute kickbacks in 30s (left p<0.01, right p<0.05). Thus, it is concluded that LBP is in high prevalence throughout the entire pregnant course. The pregnant women are prone to have weakened strength of core muscle groups and poorer flexibility and balance along the pregnancy. In addition, their LBP was negatively correlated to strength of back muscle groups of lower limbs.

The differences of the multistage fitness test and multistage shuttle swim test on swimmer's aerobic ability

Study Purpose. Discuss the differences between the multistage fitness test and the multistage shuttle swim test in assessing the aerobic ability of swimmers. Materials and Methods. This research is descriptive. The survey method was used. Data collection techniques include tests and measurements. Results. The analysis shows that the t-value is 0.001 &lt; t, and the significance value is 0.999 &gt; 0.005. Conclusion. There was no significant difference in the aerobic ability of swimmers when assessed using the multistage fitness test compared to the multistage shuttle swim test.

Reliable change in developmental outcomes of Brain Balance® participants stratified by baseline severity.

The effects of comprehensive multimodal programs on developmental outcomes have not been well-studied. Emerging evidence suggests a possible role for the Brain Balance® (BB) program, a multimodal training program, in serving as a nonpharmacologic approach to addressing cognitive, attentional, and emotional issues in youth. In this analysis, we examined the effects of 3 months of participation in the BB program on the outcomes of children and adolescents with developmental difficulties (N = 4,041; aged 4-18 years; 69.7% male). Parent-rated scores on the Brain Balance-Multidomain Developmental Survey (BB-MDS) were used to assess six areas at baseline and post-program: (1) negative emotionality; (2) reading/writing difficulties; (3) hyperactive/disruptive behavior; (4) academic disengagement; (5) motor/coordination problems; and (6) social communication problems. To estimate change from pre- to post-program, we calculated effect size (Cohen's d) and the Reliable Change Index (RCI) for groups stratified by baseline severity. There was a very large effect size for the moderate/high severity (d = 1.63) and extreme severity (d = 2.08) groups, and a large effect size for the mild severity group (d = 0.87). The average percentage of participants who observed reliable change over all BB-MDS domains was 60.1% (RCICTT) for extreme severity, 46.6% (RCICTT) for moderate/high severity, and 21.1% (RCICTT) for baseline mild severity. In additional assessments of primitive reflexes and sensory motor activity, students demonstrated significantly diminished primitive reflexes from pre- to post-participation and significant improvements in sensory motor skills including fine motor skills, gait and aerobic ability, proprioception, rhythm and timing, and eye-gaze stability. Overall, these results demonstrate improvements in primitive reflex integration and sensory motor skills, as well as statistically significant reliable change in emotionality, reading/writing, behavior, academic engagement, motor skills, and social communication in BB participants from pre- to post-program, with the probability and degree of change increasing as the participants' baseline severity increases. These results contribute to the growing literature on the need for evidence-based nonpharmacologic approaches to addressing developmental issues. Future research with well-controlled designs, longitudinal follow-up, implementation across settings, and participant groups in which diagnoses are known, will help to more fully characterize the effects of the BB program.

Effect of Prolonged Running On the Development of Endurance and Thinking Indicators of Children

The development of physical qualities in school is relevant. It is at school that the foundation of motor actions is laid. One of the most important qualities is endurance. The study's objectives were to study the indicators of endurance in schoolchildren and the influence of aerobic abilities on children's thinking. It will increase the development of mental processes and aerobic abilities of schoolchildren. The study's design is a pedagogical experiment conducted over 4 months in an ordinary school in Russia. The study involved 120 boys and girls who studied in the 3rd grade. All students were engaged in the usual program, and the children from the experimental group additionally performed a long run during the lesson. The Cooper test assessed aerobic abilities and the children's thinking by "Simple analogies." We used the Student's t-test. Before the study, there were no significant differences between classes in both tests (p&gt;0.05). After the end of the study, the performance of children in the control group improved in the endurance test from 6.8% to 7.2% (p&gt;0.05), and in the experimental group improved on average from 18.9% to 24.9% (p&lt;0.05). The thinking of children from the control group increased by 7.3-8.4% (p&gt;0.05), and in the experimental group, 23.5%-24.8% (p&lt;0.05). Prolonged running in physical education classes at school increases the aerobic abilities of schoolchildren and improves their thought processes.

저강도 인터벌훈련이 복대동맥 치환술 후 발생한 전신쇠약 환자에게 미치는 영향

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of low-intensity interval training on a patient unable to walk due to generalized weakness after surgery. Methods: A patient who underwent abdominal aortic replacement surgery was included in this study. Low-intensity interval training was performed with little difficulty for 24 days using an S-bar standing frame and a walking aid. Results: With low-intensity training, the patient’s muscle strength (lower extremity) increased from F− to F+. Aerobic ability improved, and the patient was able to walk more than 90 m using a walking aid in a state where walking was not possible. Furthermore, pulmonary edema and effusion improved. Conclusion: Low-intensity interval training is useful for patients with general weakness after abdominal aortic replacement surgery.

Differences in Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity between Special Police Force Members and Elite Basketball Players

The goal of this research is to evaluate and compare the functional abilities of the special anti-terrorist unit from Serbia and professional basketball players. The idea is to determine whether members of the special unit police have high functional abilities and at what level are they compared to professional athletes. The sample of participants, for the purposes of this research, consisted of 162 respondents with an average age of 29.75±8.12 years who were classified into two groups. One group consisted of members of the SAF (special anti-terrorist force) (n=101) of average age 33.74±6.19 years and in other group were elite level professional basketball players from Serbia (n=57), of average age 22.39±4.25 from three Serbian clubs. To measure cardiorespiratory fitness, a cardiopulmonary exercises test (CPET) was performed on a treadmill (HPCOSMOS ®). Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), as a measure of aerobic capacity, was determined using the Quark CPET system (Cosmed®) by direct monitoring of gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide). Aerobic ability of members of the Serbian SAF (special anti-teroristic force) can be considered excellent and almost close to the professional athletes, but statisticly lower (p&lt;0.05). Anaerobic capacity is also high and there is no difference in relation to basketball players (p&gt;0.05). These results can be explained by the selection of people who are chosen for this unit, which can be called very rigorous and equated with sports selection. The results of our study point to the fact that a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness is not only required by professional sports, but also by certain professions such as SAF.

Physiological Characteristics of Taekwondo Athletes

Taekwondo, as an Olympic sport, has always been attached to great importance by all sectors of society, but the physiological demand of this sport is still relatively short of research. Therefore, there is still a lack of theoretical support for the actual needs of Taekwondo athletes for special training and physical training. Through searching the previous literature, the research found that (1) there is a lack of research on the aerobic capacity of Taekwondo athletes; (2) Athletes need a lot of reserves and the ability to quickly synthesize ATP, have the ability to tolerate lactic acid, and the aerobic ability to quickly eliminate lactic acid for post-competition recovery; (3) Aerobic training should be arranged in the training class or added at the end of each class; (4) LDH level can be one of the factors to evaluate the level of Taekwondo athletes.

The Effect of Resistance Band Ladder Drill Training Pattern Using Interval and Pyramid Methods on Aerobic Ability Improvement in Futsal

The Effect of Resistance Band Ladder Drill Training Pattern Using Interval and Pyramid Methods on Aerobic Ability Improvement in Futsal

How to Test the On-Ice Aerobic Capacity of Speed Skaters? An On-Ice Incremental Skating Test for Young Skaters.

Aerobic capacity is important for speed skaters to achieve good results in middle-long distance events. The technical characteristics of speed skating cause intermittent blood flow blockage in the lower limbs. Therefore, an athlete's aerobic capacity on ice may differ from that measured by cycling or running. Now, the on-ice aerobic capacity lacks methods for conducting aerobic capacity tests on ice. Objective: The objective of this study was to develop a method for measuring on-ice aerobic capacity for young athletes and to compare it with the VO2max test on cycling. Methods: This study established a test method for the on-ice aerobic capacity of young, high-level speed skaters with incremental load (on-ice incremental skating test, OIST) through expert interviews and literature review. In the first part, OIST was used to test the aerobic abilities of 65 youth professional speed skaters (51 males and 14 females) on ice and to explore the correlation with their specific performance. The second part compares the relationship between aerobic capacity on ice and aerobic capacity on bicycle of 18 young high-level male athletes. The third part establishes the regression formula of ice ventilation threshold heart rate. The OIST established in this study can evaluate the on-ice aerobic capacity of athletes from National Level and Level 1&2 in China. The athletes' on-ice aerobic capacity indicators were significantly lower than those of the cycling test. However, the values of absolute VO2max and absolute ventilatory threshold had a high correlation (R = 0.532, p < 0.05; R = 0.584, p < 0.05). The regression formula of ventilatory threshold heart rate on ice = 0.921 × HRmax (Cycling test) -9.243. The OIST established in this study meets the characteristics and requirements of the VO2max measurement method. The OIST seems to be able to better evaluate the aerobic capacity of athletes skating on ice. The indicators of maximum oxygen uptake and ventilation threshold in OIST were significantly lower than those in the aerobic cycling test, but there was a good correlation. The aerobic cycling test can be used as an important selection index of the ice aerobic capacity of speed skaters. The regression formula will provide an important basis for coaches to accurately monitor the intensity of ice training.

Reverse Periodization Model to Increase Anaerobic and Aerobic Capacity

Circuit training is a training method used to efficiently maximize training time while providing more comprehensive, greater, and faster benefits in shaping, developing, and improving the work function of an athlete's body. This study aimed to increase anaerobic and aerobic capacity which includes speed, agility, power, power endurance, and endurance through the circuit training method applied to the Reverse periodization model. The method used in this research is an experiment with a One-Group Pretest-Posttest design. The sample in this study was a university's Women's Futsal Student Activity Unit with a total of 14 Students. The research instrument was in the form of anaerobic and aerobic ability tests. The results showed a significant effect of the circuit training method on the reverse periodization model on anaerobic and aerobic capacity. To get optimal results, athletes must manipulate a small volume of exercise at the beginning and keep increasing until the end of the meeting. Moreover, the high intensity at the beginning of the meeting was followed by a decrease until the end of the meeting. Indeed, this also should be supported by utilizing the forms of agility and power movements at each post in a structured, measured, orderly manner and interspersed activity.

저강도 유산소 운동을 병행한 크로스핏 운동이 체구성, 운동수행력 그리고 유산소성 능력에 미치는 영향

Purpose: We investigated the effects of Cross-Fit exercise combiningo lw-intensity aerobic exercise on body composition, exercise performance, and aerobic ability of adult males with high-intensity exercise experience.BR Method: Subjects consisted of 20 adult male patients. Subjects were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: CrossFit group (CFG, n=10) ; CrossFit combining low-intensity aerobic exercise group C(FCG, n=10). The CrossFit combining low-intensity aerobic exercise consisted of warm up (10 min), CrossFit (20 min), low intensity aerobic exercise (20min) and cool down (10 min).T his training is performed 4 days per week for 8 weeks.BR Results: In the present result, weight showed significant differences between groups and group-time interactions, but muscle mass and body fat percentage did not show significant differences. There was a significant difference in exercise performance between periods and group-time interactions. Also, the 2000m rowing time and maximal oxygen intake showed significant differences.BR Conclusion: These findings indicate that 8 weeks of CrossFit combining lwo-intensity aerobic exercise can be effective in terms of improving body composition and physical ability for adult males.

EFEITO DO TREINAMENTO DE EQUILÍBRIO NO ENSINO DE AERÓBICA PARA UNIVERSITÁRIOS

ABSTRACT Introduction: Among the known benefits of aerobics gymnastics are flexibility, motor coordination improvement, weight loss, and balance improvement. The balance capacity is very important for aerobics students, and it is believed that introducing a complementary protocol can bring greater benefits to the performance of its practitioners. Objective: Explore the effects of balance training on university students practicing aerobics. Methods: A 9-week experiment was conducted employing 100 college aerobics students. The volunteers were divided into two groups without statistical differences. Balance training was added to the experimental group, while the control group remained with daily teaching practice. Results: The push-up score increased from 2.27±0.45 to 2.73±0.46, the body rotation score was from 1.87±0.35 to 2.40±0.51, and the squat score was from 2.53±0.52 to 3.03±0.30. While the aerobic ability of college students in the experimental group was effectively improved, no significant changes were observed in the control group data. Conclusion: Balance training can effectively improve college students’ ability, leading to improvement in teaching aerobics to college students. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Variations of the Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene on the explosion performance of badminton athletes

The appropriate genetic potential of an athlete or prospective athlete determines the development of their future performance and achievement and reduces the risk of pathological conditions such as overtraining. This study aimed to determine the genotype variation thought to play a role in differences in exercise results and explosive power performance, namely the ACE gene. The research method used a cross-sectional design to describe the relationship between a factor and its effects on how genetic mutation variations play a role in an athlete's physical performance by involving 54 male and female badminton athletes with an average age of 18 years. The study was conducted by analysing the development of badminton skills with the same exercise routine, then being given an explosive power test in the form of a vertical jump through the Lewis nomogram assessment. The initial test was in the first month, and the second test was after six months. The results showed significant differences between the groups with variation II, ID and DD genotypes of the ACE gene. The DD genotype group showed better training adaptation in the explosive power test than genotype II and ID with a significant value (P&lt;0.05). This study concludes that athletes with genotype DD variations adapt better to explosive power training than athletes with genotype II and ID. Athletes with genetic mutations II and ID in the ACE gene are more suitable for badminton sports requiring complex movement abilities and skills, which require good anaerobic and aerobic abilities.

Correlation between Cardiopulmonary Indices and Running Performance in a 14.5 km Endurance Running Event.

Background: Running is a common recreational activity, and the number of long-distance-race participants is continuously growing. It is well-established that regular physical activity can prevent and manage non-communicable diseases and benefit public health. Training for a long-distance race requires development of specific aerobic abilities and should generate the desired race performance. The purpose of this study was to support the training design and motivation of recreational endurance runners, by investigating whether a 14.5 km race performance of long-distance runners correlates with their cardiopulmonary indices measured in the laboratory. Methods: To examine the relationships of a 14.5 km running performance with the cardiopulmonary parameters of amateur runners, a cross-sectional study design was applied. Fifteen (eleven men and four women) recreational long-distance runners (aged 41.3 ± 9.2 years) from Northern Greece were included in the study and were evaluated in the laboratory within one week before an endurance running race—the 14.5 km Philip Road race, in Greece. The laboratory-based examinations of the athletes consisted of a comprehensive medical pre-participation screening and maximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Results: The results showed that the 14.5 km race performance time (73.8 ± 9.7 min) significantly correlated with the cardiopulmonary-exercise-testing speed-related indices at specific submaximal and maximal workloads (p < 0.01, p < 0.05), while the cardiopulmonary indices of oxygen uptake did not reliably predict race running time (p > 0.05). Conclusions: There is a better correlation of the 14.5 km running performance of recreational long-distance runners with the cardiopulmonary-exercise-testing speed-related indices at specific workloads than with the indices of oxygen uptake, running economy or respiratory economy. When preparing a training strategy, amateur long-distance runners should mostly rely on specific running-speed-related laboratory data rather than on oxygen-uptake values.