When a VO 2 max test is performed at an incline (slope) on a treadmill, in comparison to a flat (no slope) protocol, what would you expect to happen to VO 2 max?

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When a VO 2 max test is performed at an incline (slope) on a treadmill,  in comparison to a flat (no slope) protocol, what would you expect to happen to VO 2 max?

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Your VO 2 max (L/min) will be higher than a flat protocol

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The VO 2 max test will be shorter (in time) than a flat protocol

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None of the above

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Your VO 2 max (L/min) will be lower than a flat protocol

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VO 2 max is not achievable during an incline test

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