We described the physiological profiles of rowers (N = 16; age = 20.1 +/- 1.4 years, weight = 78.6 +/- 9.5 kg, height = 177.5 +/- 3.1 cm) of the top 2 varsity boats on an NCAA women's crew and determined whether physiological measures predict boat assignment as determined by the head coach. Eight participants were members of the top varsity boat (1V) and 8 competed at a lower level (2V). Expired gases were collected while subjects completed the U.S. National Team VO(2)max (3-minute stages) and 2 kilometer (2K) time trial rowing ergometer protocols. Heart rates (HR) and blood lactates were measured before, during, and after each test. The VO(2)max and blood lactate at stage 2 of the VO(2)max test were used to predict boat assignment. Average (+/-SD) VO(2)max was 3.86 +/- 0.40 L.min(-1). The 2K times averaged 453.0 +/- 10.5 seconds. Subjects used approximately 96% of VO(2)max and 98% of HR(max) during the 2K time trials. Neither VO(2)max nor submaximal lactate were related to boat assignment. The VO(2) values during the 2K trial indicated that rowing economy differed among athletes. Results of physiological measures should help the coach individualize workouts of top performers.
We described the physiological profiles of rowers (N ϭ 16; age ϭ 20.1 Ϯ 1.4 years, weight ϭ 78.6 Ϯ 9.5 kg, height ϭ 177.5 Ϯ 3.1 cm) of the top 2 varsity boats on an NCAA women's crew and determined whether physiological measures predict boat assignment as determined by the head coach. Eight participants were members of the top varsity boat (1V) and 8 competed at a lower level (2V). Expired gases were collected while subjects completed the U.S. National Team V O 2 max (3-minute stages) and 2 kilometer (2K) time trial rowing ergometer protocols. Heart rates (HR) and blood lactates were measured before, during, and after each test. The V O 2 max and blood lactate at stage 2 of the V O 2 max test were used to predict boat assignment. Average (ϮSD) V O 2 max was 3.86 Ϯ 0.40 L·min Ϫ1 . The 2K times averaged 453.0 Ϯ 10.5 seconds. Subjects used approximately 96% of V O 2 max and 98% of HR max during the 2K time trials. Neither V O 2 max nor submaximal lactate were related to boat assignment. The V O 2 values during the 2K trial indicated that rowing economy differed among athletes. Results of physiological measures should help the coach individualize workouts of top performers.
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