@article{ref1,
title="The Physiological Demands of Off-Road Vehicle Riding",
journal="Medicine and science in sports and exercise",
year="2010",
author="Burr, Jamie F. and Jamnik, Veronica K. and Shaw, J. A. and Gledhill, Norman",
volume="42",
number="7",
pages="1345-1354",
abstract="INTRODUCTION:: The purpose of this study was to characterize the physiological demands of recreational off-road vehicle riding under typical riding conditions using habitual recreational off-road vehicle riders (n= 128). METHODS:: Comparisons of the physical demands of off-road vehicle riding were made between vehicle types (all-terrain vehicle; ATV and off-road motorcycle; ORM), and to the demands of common recreational activities. Habitual riders (ATV=56, ORM=72) performed strength assessments before and after a representative trail ride (48+/-24.2 min) and ambulatory oxygen consumption was measured during one lap (24.2+/- 11.8 min) of the ride. RESULTS:: The mean VO2 requirement (ml.kg.min) while riding an off-road vehicle was 12.1+/-4.9 for ATV and 21.3+/-7.1 for ORM (p=.002) which is comparable to the VO2 required of many common recreational activities. Temporal analysis of activity intensity revealed approximately 14% of an ATV ride and 38% of an ORM ride is within the intensity range (>40% VO2 Reserve) required to achieve changes in aerobic fitness. Riding on a representative course also led to muscular fatigue, particularly in the upper body. CONCLUSIONS:: Based on the measured metabolic demands, evidence of muscular strength requirements, and the associated caloric expenditures with off-road vehicle riding, this alternative form of activity conforms to recommended physical activity guidelines and could be effective for achieving beneficial changes in health and fitness.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0195-9131",
doi="10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181cd5cd3",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181cd5cd3"
}