Physiological effects of altitude training on elite male cross-country skiers

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Physiologische Auswirkungen von Hoehentraining bei Skilanglaeufern der Leistungsklasse
Autor:Ingjer, Frank; Myhre, Kjell
Erschienen in:Journal of sports sciences
Veröffentlicht:10 (1992), 1, S. 37-47, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0264-0414, 1466-447X
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199206054997
Quelle:BISp

Abstract

Seven elite male cross-country skiers trained for 3 weeks at an altitude of 1900 m. Haemoglobin concentration (<Hb>), haematocrit (Hct) (obtained from venous blood), maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and energy expenditure during a standard submaximal workload were measured before and after training at altitude, and 1 year later while training at sea level (control). Both <Hb> and Hct increased significantly, and the skiers with thelowest initial <Hb> and Hct experienced the largest increases during training at altitude. The increase in blood lactate (BLa) concentration (using haemolysed capillary blood) during a standard submaximal exercise test was significantly lower after training at altitude than before it or 1 year later (control). A significant correlation was found between the magnitude of increase in <Hb> and Hct and the difference in the lactate response to the standard submaximal workload pre- and post-altitude training. Although VO2max remained unchanged, lower BLa concentration during the submaximal test probably reflects an improved ability to exercise at higher submaximal workloads shortly after training at altitude compared with pre-altitude training. It is suggested that subjects with low initial <Hb> and Hct improve their aerobic performance capacity most during altitude training. Verf.-Referat