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Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

  1. Nearly but not quite maximal.

Wiktionary

  1. adj. less than maximal

Etymologies

  1. sub- +‎ maximal (Wiktionary)

Examples

  • “Sperlich et al. in Germany on the other hand found no performance benefits in well-trained endurance athletes performing submaximal (70% VO2max) and maximal tests on a treadmill using control socks, below-the-knee compression socks, compression tights and full body compression suits in regard to oxygen uptake, lactate concentrations, perceived exertion ratings, muscles soreness and time to exhaustion values.”

    VeloNews Training Center: The benefits of compression clothing for cycling

  • ““Steady state submaximal cardiorespiratory exercise in the absence of dietary change does not impact fat loss very much”.”

    Odds and ends June 28, 2009 | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.

  • “In their case it is the explosive effort involved in propelling their body weight that results in increased muscular development, whereas the long, drawn-out, submaximal effort made by endurance athletes only makes their muscles smaller and leaner.”

    Newsweek: MAIL CALL

  • “Prolonged submaximal exercise and L-carnitine in humans.”

    Simon & Schuster: The Best Alternative Medicine

  • “Effect of L-carnitine on submaximal exercise metabolism after depletion of muscle glycogen.”

    Simon & Schuster: The Best Alternative Medicine

  • “With some individuals, the submaximal test is continued and they are exercised to maximum.”

    Simon & Schuster: Hold it!

  • “Conversely in some submaximal tests, no measurements are made other than the time it takes to run a specific distance not recommended for sedentary people.”

    Simon & Schuster: Hold it!

  • “Repeating the submaximal test after a few weeks is a good way to gauge progress and increased aerobic capacity in those who are exercising on a regular basis.”

    Simon & Schuster: Hold it!

  • “During the submaximal test you can walk on a treadmill, step up and down on a bench, or ride a stationary bike through a series of progressively more difficult stages until you reach a predetermined end point.”

    Simon & Schuster: Hold it!

  • “The dosage of the substance of known potency given first must be such that a submaximal reticulocyte response will result.”

    George R. Minot - Nobel Lecture

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