Body Composition, V0₂ MaX and 0₂ Debt MaX in Elite Senior High School Male Cyclists

Abstract

This study was performed to evaluate the physical resources for elite male cyclists of senior high school. Nine track cyclists (mean age, 17.4 years) and seven road cyclists (mean age, 17.3 years) were examined for body composition and cardiorespiratory function (VO₂ max and O₂ debt max), from 1988 to 1992. These measurements were compared with those of elite junior cyclists, and the progress of physiological function due to one-year training was examined for 7 cyclists. The results were as follows : 1. The mean parameters for track cyclists were recorded : percentage body fat (%Fat) : l0.3% ; Iean body mass (LBM) : 56.5kg ; VO₂ max : 3.93l/min, 62.5ml/kg·min ; O₂ debt max : 8.81l, 139.1ml/kg.