Association between body mass index and VO₂ max among members of a running community

Authors

  • Sandhy Arya Pratama Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Zaleha Ulfa Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Tsania Raisa Afifah Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Ulani Sriwahyuni Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Uswatun Hasanah Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Vheona Rizani Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Vio Vaula Nasution Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Widia Putri Khairani Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Wira Ayu Kusuma Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Farhan Aditya Wicaksono Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Ariel Ghaali Pangestu Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Syafik Almuarif Medical Doctor Education Study Program, Faculty of Medichine, Malahayati University, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35152, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55749/jnms.v1i1.206

Keywords:

Body mass index, Cardiorespiratory fitness, Physical performance, Running community, VO2 Max

Abstract

Body Mass Index and VO₂ Max are important indicators related to body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and running performance. In running communities, maintaining an ideal body composition may support better aerobic capacity and reduce excessive mechanical load during physical activity. This study aimed to describe Body Mass Index characteristics, VO₂ Max capacity, and the possible association between BMI and VO₂ Max among members of the Garuda Emas Running Team. This study used a descriptive observational approach and was conducted at Pahoman Stadium, Bandar Lampung. A total of 19 running community members participated in anthropometric and cardiorespiratory fitness measurements. BMI was calculated based on body weight and height, while VO₂ Max was estimated using a field-based fitness test. The results showed that most participants had normal BMI, with 12 participants, or 63%, categorized as normal, while 3 participants, or 15%, were underweight, 2 participants, or 11%, were overweight, and 2 participants, or 11%, were obese. VO₂ Max results showed that most participants had very good cardiorespiratory fitness, with 13 participants, or 70%, categorized as very good, 3 participants, or 15%, categorized as good, and 3 participants, or 15%, categorized as fair. These findings indicate that most members of the running community had ideal body composition and high aerobic fitness. Descriptively, participants with normal BMI tended to show better VO₂ Max capacity, suggesting that maintaining appropriate body composition may support cardiorespiratory performance among community runners. Further statistical analysis with a larger sample size is recommended to determine the strength and significance of the relationship between BMI and VO₂ Max.

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2026-06-30

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Nurse and Medical Science

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