科技體適能先期研究：提膝踏步與登階測驗比較實際最大攝氧量之相關性

Preliminary Research on Technology-Based Physical Fitness: Comparison of the Correlation between 3MISP Test and Step-Up Test with Actual Maximal Oxygen Uptake

隨著人民開始對身體適能的重視，準確有效的檢測方式也成為一項重要發展重點，對於一般的檢測通常需要昂貴的儀器且非常不便利，因此如何運用科技發展出方便的檢測，達成精確檢測結果是本研究的目標。目的：本研究旨在探討三分鐘提膝踏步測試（3 min incremental step-in-place, 3MISP）和三分鐘登階測試（Step-up）與實際最大攝氧量（V̇O2max）之相關性的先期研究，評估三分鐘提膝踏步測試的可行性。方法：本實驗招募共60位（30位男性、30位女性），受測者人數年齡23～64歲的健康成人，進行三分鐘登階測試、三分鐘抬膝踏步測試以及最大攝氧量測試，並收集數據，以皮爾森相關係數（Pearson Correlation）來分析V̇O2max預估值及體力指數和實際V̇O2max之間的線性關係，以及使用成對樣本t檢定，比較3MISP測驗及Step-up測驗的心率與心跳儲備率百分比之差異變化。結果：從數據顯示，此研究得出心肺適能的評估3MISP測試預估之V̇O2max與V̇O2max實際測量值有較好的相關性（r = 0.754，p < 0.01），我們認為原因在於3MISP運動強度較高的關係，由此可得知進行3MISP測試來預估V̇O2max相較於傳統登階測試能更有效且更加的接近實際V̇O2max數值。結論：在運動強度、公式相關性，3MISP測試均明顯優於Step-up測試。其方法與V̇O2max預估公式具合理性，可作為簡單有效的心肺適能評估工具，適合未來推廣至家庭檢測，促進健康管理與體能提升。

As people increasingly emphasize physical fitness, accurate and effective testing methods have become a critical focus for development. Traditional testing methods often require expensive equipment and are highly inconvenient. Therefore, leveraging technology to develop convenient and accurate testing methods is the goal of this study.. Purpose: This study aims to explore the correlation between the 3-minute incremental step-in-place test (3MISP), the 3-minute step-up test, and actual maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) in a preliminary investigation, evaluating the feasibility of the 3MISP. Methods: A total of 60 healthy adults (30 males and 30 females) aged 23–64 years were recruited. Participants underwent the 3-minute step-up test, the 3MISP, and a maximal oxygen uptake test. Data were collected and analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients to determine the linear relationship between the predictedV̇O2max and the actualV̇O2max. Paired sample t-tests were conducted to compare heart rate (HR) and percentage of heart rate reserve (HRR%) differences between the 3MISP and the step-up test. Results: The data revealed that the predictedV̇O2max from the 3MISP test showed a strong correlation with the actual measuredV̇O2max (r = 0.754, p < 0.01). We attribute this to the higher exercise intensity of the 3MISP test. This indicates that the 3MISP test is a more effective method for estimatingV̇O2max compared to traditional step-up tests, providing values closer to the actualV̇O2max. Conclusion: In terms of exercise intensity and formula correlation, the 3MISP test significantly outperforms the Step-up test. Its method and theV̇O2max estimation formula demonstrate rationality, making it a simple and effective tool for cardiorespiratory fitness assessment. It is well-suited for future promotion in home testing to enhance health management and physical fitness.