Stride Rate and Oxygen Consumption While Walking Based on the Equation of Rowe et al

 

Parameters:

(1) stride rate in steps per minute

(2) body height in centimeters

 

oxygen consumption in mL per kg per minute =

= (0.1844 * (stride rate)) + (0.0933 * (height in cm)) - 24.5098

 

If this equation is rearranged:

 

stride rate to achieve a given oxygen consumption =

= ((oxygen consumption) + 24.5098 - (0.0933 * (height in cm))) / 0.1844 =

= (5.4223 * (oxygen consumption)) + 132.916 - (0.506 * (height in cm))

 

where:

• 1 MET = 3.5 mL oxygen per kg per minute = oxygen uptake at rest

• Oxygen consumption increased about 0.9 mL/kg/min for each 10 cm (4 inch) increase in body height (page 315).