Heart Rate and Oxygen Uptake Recovery and the Level of Aerobic Capacity in Mountain Bikers

Michalik Kamil (), Zatoń Marek, Hebisz Paulina and Hebisz Rafał
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Michalik Kamil: University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Faculty of Physical Education, Chair of Physiology and Biochemistry
Zatoń Marek: University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Faculty of Physical Education, Chair of Physiology and Biochemistry
Hebisz Paulina: University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Faculty of Physical Education, Chair of Physiology and Biochemistry
Hebisz Rafał: University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Faculty of Physical Education, Chair of Physiology and Biochemistry

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 2017, vol. 24, issue 4, 242-246

Abstract: Introduction. Since mountain biking involves exercise of varying intensity, competitive performance may be affected by the rate of recovery. The aim of the current study was to determine whether maximal oxygen uptake is associated with the rate of heart rate and oxygen uptake recovery in mountain bike athletes.Material and methods. The study examined 29 mountain bikers, including members of the Polish National Team. These athletes specialised in cross-country Olympic (XCO) racing. After undergoing a graded stress test on a cycle ergometer, the subjects were divided into two groups: G1, consisting of athletes with higher aerobic capacity (n = 12; VO2max > 60 ml∙kg−1∙min−1), and G2, comprising athletes with lower aerobic capacity (n = 17; VO2max

Keywords: maximal oxygen uptake; recovery; heart rate recovery; mountain biking (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1515/pjst-2017-0024

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