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01-05-2017 | Letter to the Editor

Inconsistent approach to evaluating studies and selective interpretation of data reveals lack of objectivity and undermines repeated attempts to discredit SPV

Authors: Lauren A. Jenkins, Alexis R. Mauger, James G. Hopker

Published in: European Journal of Applied Physiology | Issue 5/2017

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We welcome Eston and Esterman, and Poole’s continued interest in studies exploring the self-paced \(\dot{V}{\text{O}}\) _2max test (SPV), and in particular the work published by our group. It is, however, disappointing that Eston continues to view the area of \(\dot{V}{\text{O}}\) _2max testing and relevant science around it as a closed question and uses selective evidence and phrasing to uphold this. In contrast, we believe that there is much more research to be done and many questions to be answered in this area, and have always tried to present evidence and select phrasing that represents the complex and developmental nature of this topic. …

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Title: Inconsistent approach to evaluating studies and selective interpretation of data reveals lack of objectivity and undermines repeated attempts to discredit SPV
Authors: Lauren A. Jenkins
Alexis R. Mauger
James G. Hopker
Publication date: 01-05-2017
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Journal of Applied Physiology / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 1439-6319
Electronic ISSN: 1439-6327
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-017-3579-z

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