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Inverse relationship between vo2max and economy/efficiency in world-class cyclists

Authors :
Lucia, Alejandro
Hoyos, Jesus
Perez, Margarita
Santalla, Alfredo
Chicharro, Jose L.
Source :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Dec, 2002, Vol. 34 Issue 12, 2079-2084
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship that exists betweenvo2max and cycling efficiency/economy during intense sub maximal exercise in excellent road professional cyclists. The conclusion states that a high CE/GE seems to compensate for a relatively low vo2max in professional cyclists.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01959131
Volume :
34
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.120943824