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Measurement of Work, Power, and Energy Expenditure


By studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
  1. Define the terms work, power, energy, and net efficiency.
  2. Give a brief explanation of the procedure used to calculate work performed during:
    1. cycle ergometer exercise
    2. treadmill exercise.
  3. Describe the concept behind the measurement of energy expenditure using:
    1. direct calorimetry
    2. indirect calorimetry.
  4. Discuss the procedure used to estimate energy expenditure during horizontal treadmill walking and running.
  5. Define the following terms:
    1. kilogram-meter
    2. relative VO2
    3. MET
    4. open-circuit spirometry.
  6. Describe the procedure used to calculate net efficiency during steady-state exercise.





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