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Comparing The Physiological Responses To Cycle And Treadmill Exercise Between Preterm-born And Term-born Adults

People born preterm (<37 weeks’ gestation) have lower peak oxygen consumption (peak VO2), a well-established indicator of long-term health outcomes, compared to term-born peers. However, responses to exercise can vary with exercise mode, which has implications for prognostic assessments. 

Citation:
Beaven M, Brown H, Wilson A, …… McLean S, Chapman N, O'Dea C, …… Smith E, Simpson S. Comparing The Physiological Responses To Cycle And Treadmill Exercise Between Preterm-born And Term-born Adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2025;57(10S):114-115.

Abstract:
People born preterm (<37 weeks’ gestation) have lower peak oxygen consumption (peak VO2), a well-established indicator of long-term health outcomes, compared to term-born peers. However, responses to exercise can vary with exercise mode, which has implications for prognostic assessments.