Naslov
What Distinguishes the Olympic Level Heavyweight Rowers from Other Internationally Successful Rowers?

Autori
Mikulić, Pavle ; Ružić, Lana ; Oreb, Goran

Izvornik
Collegium antropologicum (0350-6134) 31 (2007), 3; 811-816

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
rowing ; VO2max ; anaerobic threshold ; physiology

Sažetak
The aim of the study was to determine which of the observed variables differentiate mostly the successful (Olympic Games contenders) from the less successful rowers (Internationally competitive rowers) and in order for that anthropometric and physiological profile of elite Croatian heavyweight rowers was assessed. Twenty nine national rowing champions were divided into two groups according to their international competitive achievements. Physiological characteristics were assessed during a continuous progressive rowing ergometer test. Differences were determined using the independent t-test with Bonferroni corrections. Successful rowers had somewhat larger values of almost all of the observed lengths, widths and girths (exceptions: chest and thigh girth). In addition, their maximal oxygen uptake was significantly higher (5.51± ; ; 0.40 L/min vs. 5.16± ; ; 0.39 L/min ; p<0.05) as was their power output at anaerobic threshold (346.3± ; ; 17.9 W vs. 319.2± ; ; 20.1 W ; p<0.01). Less successful Croatian rowers should target their training in the upcoming years towards increasing, primarily, maximal oxygen uptake and power output at anaerobic threshold.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kineziologija

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