Studia Kinanthropologica 2016, 17(3):235-240

Effect of altitude training camps in different altitude on hemoglobin and hematocrit concentration in elite female runner

P. Červinka
Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu, Katedra atletiky

Article is focused in changes in concentration of hemoglobin and hematocrit during two altitude training camps in elite female runner (1 500 m 4:08.68, 5 000 m 15:31.15) in different altitude. Measurement of hemoglobin and hematocrit was realised by Cera Check Hb plus from capillary blood. Concentration of hemoglobin and hematocrit was higher 6 - 14 % then lowland, depend on altitude. In 1 500 m of altitude were changes 6 %, in 2 750 m we measured 14 % with comparing standard training altitude (250 - 300 m). Measurement show that positive changes started in altitude 1 500 m over sea. The best altitude for training is about 2 000 m over sea. Higher altitude was contra productive, because training hasn't proper intensity.

Keywords: altitude training; hemoglobin; hematocrit; elite female runner

Published: September 30, 2016  Show citation

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Červinka P. Effect of altitude training camps in different altitude on hemoglobin and hematocrit concentration in elite female runner. Studia Kinanthropologica. 2016;17(3):235-240.
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