The assessment of anaerobic capacity in athletes of various sports

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The present study deals with anaerobic power capacity in athletes, differences between power capabilities of these athletes in relation to the type of sports and differences in regard to nonathletes. The goal of this study was to analyze parameters of anaerobic capacity and also to examine if the type and duration of the training period affect values of anaerobic capacity. MATERIAL AND METHODS : This study included 95 male subjects: non-athletes and athletes of various sports: judo players, rowers and soccer players. Anaerobic capacity was determined using the Wingate test. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The obtained results show a statistically higher anaerobic capacity in judo players (PP 798 W - 9.64 W/kg) in regard to soccer players (PP 763 W - 9.75 W/kg), rowers (PP 691 W - 8.8 4 W/kg) and non-athletes (PP 557 W - 6.93 W/kg). Judo is a sport which requires high anaerobic capacity. Our results show that athletes have a higher anaerobic power capacity in regard to non-athletes. It can be explained solely by physical training. athletes