a regression equation for the estimation of maximum oxygen uptake in nepalese adult females

purpose validity of the 20-meter multi stage shuttle run test (20-m mst) has not been studied in nepalese population. the purpose of this study was to validate the applicability of the 20-m mst in nepalese adult females. methods forty female college students (age range, 20.42 ~24.75 years) from different colleges of nepal were recruited for the study. direct estimation of vo2 max comprised treadmill exercise followed by expired gas analysis by scholander micro-gas analyzer whereas vo2 max was indirectly predicted by the 20-m mst. results the difference between the mean (±sd) vo2 max values of direct measurement (vo2 max = 32.78 +/-2.88 ml/kg/min) and the 20-m mst (spvo2 max = 32.53 + /-3.36 ml/kg/min) was statistically insignificant (p>0.1). highly significant correlation (r=0.94, p<0.01) existed between the maximal speed of the 20-m mst and vo2 max. limits of agreement analysis also suggest that the 20-m mst can be applied for the studied population. conclusion the results of limits of agreement analysis suggest that the application of the present form of the 20-m mst may be justified in the studied population. however, for better prediction of vo2 max, a new equation has been computed based on the present data to be used for female college students of nepal.