Energy Expenditure While Walking on a Flat and Inclined Surface

Energy expenditure refers to the amount of energy an individual uses to maintain essential body functions (respiration, circulation, digestion) and as a result of physical activity. Total daily energy expenditure is determined by resting or basal metabolic rate (BMR), food-induced thermogenesis, and energy expended as a result of physical activity. Aim: Energy Expenditure while walking on a Flat surface and inclined surface. Objective: 1) To evaluate VO2 Max of 10 subjects walking in flat surface. 2) To evaluate VO2 Max of 10 subjects walking in inclined surface. 3) To compare VO2 Max of subjects walking on both flat and inclined surface. Method: The study was conducted in COP SVIMS university 10 subjects who met the inclusion criteria were included those who are regularly exercised for the past 3 months, completed a discontinuous incremental exercise test on a treadmill, subjects performed 6-mins intervals walking at their own pace with rest between intervals, and measured their Heart Rate [HR] and calculate VO2 Max in both flat and inclined surface. Eligibility criteria Inclusion criteria 1) Age 20-25 years 2) Gender-only males. Results: VO max is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen that body can utilize during intense exercise typically measured during an exercise test. When walking on an inclined surface, VO2 max itself did not increase or decrease.