Physical and Physiological Characteristics of Elite Volleyball Players |
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| Authors: | Jacqueline Puhl Samuel Case Steven Fleck Peter Van Handel |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Physical Education , Iowa State University , Ames , 50011 , USA;2. Department of Physical Education , Western Maryland College , Westminster , MD , 21157 , USA;3. U.S. Olympic Training Center , Colorado, Springs , CO , 80909 , USA |
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| Abstract: | Abstract The purpose of this study was to characterize the body fat, maximum aerobic power and maximum anaerobic power of elite junior wrestlers. The study was conducted in conjunction with an elite wrestler training camp. Wrestlers (n = 39) from ages 14 to 18 qualified for the camp and volunteered as subjects. Measurements were made for body composition (skinfold thickness), maximal aerobic power (treadmill run), and maximal anaerobic power of the arms and legs (Wingate test). Body fat averaged (±SD) 7.2% (±2.4), whereas the means (±SD) for maximal aerobic power, arm power, and leg power were 51.2(±9.3) ml/kg min-1, 390.7 (±92) watts, and 549.1 ± 101 watts, respectively. Elite junior wrestlers appear to have a similar percentage of body fat, lower maximum aerobic power and higher relative anaerobic power compared to elite collegiate and senior wrestlers. |
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| Keywords: | volleyball elite athletes O2 uptake strength body composition heart rate lactic acid aerobic power anaerobic power jumping |
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