Performance and physiological changes after an Olympic distance triathlon under thermal stress conditions

Triathlon is classified as an endurance sport which involves three consecutive efforts: swimming, cycling and running. Most part of triathlon races are scheduled in summer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effects on some physiological parameters and performance after the completion o...

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Published inMotricidade Vol. 13; no. 1; p. 111
Main Authors Olcina, Guillermo, Timón, Rafael, Brazo-Sayavera, Javier, Martínez-Guardado, Ismael, Marcos-Serrano, Marta, Crespo, Carmen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ribeira de Pena Edições Desafio Singular 01.01.2017
Subjects
Athletes
Exercise physiology
Heat
Olympic games
Temperature effects
Triathlon
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Summary:Triathlon is classified as an endurance sport which involves three consecutive efforts: swimming, cycling and running. Most part of triathlon races are scheduled in summer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effects on some physiological parameters and performance after the completion of an Olympic distance triathlon in a hot environment. Twenty three triathletes, who participated in a triathlon qualifier for the National Spanish Championship, were recruited. It seems that competing in an Olympic-distance triathlon under heat conditions does not pose health risks for trained triathletes if fluid loss is under a low rate. However due to CPK changes; short term recovery should be studied.
ISSN:1646-107X
2182-2972