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- Title
HEART RATE PROFILE IN HIGHLY TRAINED TRIATHLETES.
- Authors
Zapico, A. G.; Benito, P. J.; Díaz, V.; Ruiz, J. R.; Calderón, F. J.
- Abstract
Nine male triathletes (VO2max: 68.0 ± 2.0 mL·kg-1·min-1, age: 25 ± 1.9 years, weight: 68.3 ± 2.2 kg, height: 177.4 ± 2.2 cm), performed an incremental maximal cycle exercise test on three separate occasions corresponding to the start of the season, pre-competitive period, and competitive period. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and ventilatory thresholds (VT1 and VT2respectively) were assessed in each visit. Despite changes in the distribution of training among disciplines, total training time, training time per week, and intensity of the training, POmax, VO2max, submaximal HR, and lactate concentration remained stable throughout the season. Due to the stability displayed by the heart rate ventilatory thresholds relationship in our sample, we conclude that a single laboratory testing at the start of the season could be enough to prescribe training intensities (at least for cycling) based on heart rate zones in highly trained triathletes. These results should be compared in future studies with longer samples in order to be generalised.
- Subjects
HEART rate monitoring; TRIATHLETES; AEROBIC capacity; EXERCISE intensity; TRIATHLON; BODY mass index; TRICEPS; TRAINING
- Publication
International Journal of Medicine & Science of Physical Activity & Sport / Revista Internacional de Medicina y Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, 2014, Vol 14, Issue 56, p619
- ISSN
1577-0354
- Publication type
Article