Studia Kinanthropologica 2014, 15(2):95-97

Changes of selected functional parameters on treadmill and cross-country treadmill for cross-country skiers

P. Žiška1,*, M. Šiška2
1 Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Fakulta telesnej výchovy a športu, Slovenská republika
2 Univerzita Mateja Bela Banská Bystrica, Katedra telesnej výchovy a športu FF, Slovenská republika

The study evaluates changes in selected functional parameters on cross country skiing treadmill in ski runners. Nine juniors (9 male, 0 female) underwent spiroergometric examination on treadmill and cross country treadmill, respectively. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and maximal heart rate (HRmax) using by sporttester POLAR RS 800 CX were evaluated. Results showed significant (p=0,038) lower values of VO2max on cross country treadmill than on treadmill (52.0 ± 5.03 ml.kg-1.min-1; 65.9 ± 3.02 ml.kg-1.min-1). On the other hand, no significant difference (p=0.778) in HRmax achieved on treadmill and on cross country treadmill (192.4 ± 8.6 n.min-1; 187.9 ± 7.5 n.min-1) was found. Based on results, we can recommend evaluate the functional testing of VO2max in ski runners on treadmill than on cross country treadmill. Sport-specific testing is crucial to effectively monitor training programs and individual fitness.

Keywords: maximal heart rate; spiroergometry; maximal oxygen uptake; pre-season period; juniors

Published: September 30, 2014  Show citation

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Žiška P, Šiška M. Changes of selected functional parameters on treadmill and cross-country treadmill for cross-country skiers. Studia Kinanthropologica. 2014;15(2):95-97.
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