Nikke Vilmi Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Long sprint running; 400 m run; pH; Anaerobic performance;,Energy system contributions,Acid-base balance; ,Aerobic performance; ,Oxygen uptake;
Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyv
Im nikkie vilmi Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland,Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Nikke Vilmi, Sami Äyrämö, Ari Nummela, Teemu Pullinen, Vesa Linnamo, Keijo Häkkinen and Antti A Mero
1.1 Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate oxygen uptake, acid-base balance and energy system contributions during and after short maximal running in adult (n = 8), adolescent (n = 8) and child (n = 8) male athletes.
1.2 Methods: The tests included a maximal time trial of 400 m, 350 m and 300 m for different age groups respectively and a VO2max running test on a 200 m indoor track. Capillary blood samples to analyse pH and lactate were taken before and after the time trial. Energy system contributions were estimated using the accumulated oxygen deficit (AOD) method.
1.3 Results: Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) during the time trial was the lowest in children (53.1 ± 4.6 ml/kg/min) compared to adolescents (59.9 ± 3.7 ml/kg/min, P < 0.01) and t... view more»