Eastern Michigan University
Anaerobic and performance adaptations to a “live high–train low” approach using simulated altitude exposure
Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>The purpose of this study was to determine if a seven-day live high–train low (LHTL) simulated altitude exposure could improve (a) anaerobic and/or aerobic capacity (VO<sub>2peak</sub>) in trained cyclists (n = 10) and (b) VO<sub>2peak</sub> and/or 400m swimming performance in collegiate swimmers (n=8).</p> <p>In procedures approved by the EMU Human Subjects Review Board, cyclists performed seven cycle ergometer trials to measure maximal mean power output (MMPO<sub>4min</sub>), maximal accumulated oxygen deficit (MAOD), and VO<sub>2peak</sub>, whereas swimmers completed five incremental arm ergometer trials (VO<sub>2peak</sub>) and 400m swimming performance trials before and after LHTL. No significant changes were observed in any measured parameter. Therefore, the conclusion of this study is that a 7- day simulated altitude exposure of 2,500m for 8.5 hours each night is insufficient to result in changes in MAOD, VO<sub>2peak</sub>, or performance among highly trained cyclists and swimmers. iii</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Master of Science (MS)
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Open Access Thesis
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Health Promotion and Human Performance
- Year
- 2008
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Ratz, Ian
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Stephen McGregor, Ph.D., Chair
- Andrew Coggan, Ph.D.
- Christine Karshin, Ph.D.
Subjects
dc:subject × 5Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://commons.emich.edu/theses/233
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1232