Contribution of anthropometric indicators to the aerobic performance of rowers-academists
Introduction A paired analysis of the results of the aerobic performance of rowers with their morphological indicators can allow us to assess the possible contribution of these data to ergometric and physiological parameters, including the ratio of aerobic performance to the power of the work performed, which can be considered, in our case, as work efficiency / economy. The purpose of the study is to assess the contribution of anthropometric indicators to the aerobic performance of rowing academics. Methodology and organization of research. In the preparatory period of preparation, 11 rowers-academics were examined. We used load testing with increasing load on the Concept2 rowing ergometer and Metalyzer 3B gas analyzer (Germany). Anthropometric measurements were performed by standard methods, and body composition was evaluated using the Tanita BC-543 fat mass analyzer (Japan). Research results and discussion. The results of the correlation analysis revealed that there are no direct correlations between the values of both absolute and relative BMD, both with weight and growth. At the same time, indicators of limb length had statistically significant correlations, both with oxygen consumption and with the time to reach BMD and the power to complete work at this level. Conclusions. Ergometric and physiometric indicators of aerobic performance of rowers, among other things, can be determined by anthropometric parameters, the most significant of which are indicators of limb length, which can be used as an individualized assessment of an athlete's aerobic performance and as a means of sports selection.