Coronary Artery Disease in Masters-Level Athletes

Sports classification matrix, from static to dynamic levels. The increasing dynamic component is defined in terms of the estimated percentage of maximal oxygen consumption (V̇o₂max) achieved and results in an increasing cardiac output. The increasing static component is related to the estimated percentage of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) reached and results in an increasing blood pressure load. The lowest total cardiovascular demands (cardiac output and blood pressure) are shown in green and the highest in red. Blue, yellow, and orange depict low moderate, moderate, and high moderate total cardiovascular demands. NOTE: Higher intensities (V̇o₂max/MVC) may be reached during training. *Danger of bodily collision. ^†Increased risk if syncope occurs. Source: Mitchell et al.¹³ Reprinted with permission.