The aim of this study was to compare the maximum oxygen consumption (VO 2 max) between road cyclists with and without risk for eating disorders. The sample was composed of 43 cyclists aged 18-25 years, participants of the road cycling championship of the State of Pernambuco. VO 2 max was measured by a computerized metabolic analyzer during an incremental test in cycleergometer. The initial test load was 50 W, with increments of 25 W every minute until volitional exhaustion or inability to maintain the current load. To evaluate disordered eating behaviors (DEB), the Eating Attitudes Test was used (EAT-26). Univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare the VO 2 max between cyclists with (EAT-26 a?￥ 21) and without (EAT-26 < 21) risk for eating disorders. The findings showed statistically significant VO 2 max difference between cyclists with and without risk to eating disorders (F (2,41) =28.44; p =0.01), indicating moderate effect size (d = 0.6). It was concluded that DEB was related to cyclists with lower VO 2 max.
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