Heat acclimatization does not improve VO2max or cycling performance in a cool climate in trained cyclists
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This study investigated if well-trained cyclists improve V ˙ O 2 m a x and performance in cool conditions following heat acclimatization through natural outdoor training in hot conditions. Eighteen trained male cyclists were tested for physiological adaptations, V ˙ O 2 m a x , peak aerobic power output, exercise efficiency, and outdoor time trial (TT) performance (43.4 km in cool environment, ∼5-13 °C) before and after 2 weeks of training in a cool (CON, n = 9) or hot (∼35 °C, HA, n = 9) environment. After heat acclimatization, TT performance in the heat was improved by 16%; however, there was no change in the HA group in V ˙ O 2 m a x (4.79 ± 0.21 L/min vs 4.82 ± 0.35 L/min), peak aerobic power output (417 ± 16 W vs 422 ± 17 W), and outdoor TT performance in cool conditions (300 ± 14 W/69 ± 3 min vs 302 ± 9 W/69 ± 4 min). The present study shows that 2 weeks of heat acclimatization was associated with marked improvements in TT performance in the heat. However, for the well-trained endurance athletes, this did not transfer to an improved aerobic exercise capacity or outdoor TT performance in cool conditions.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports |
Vol/bind | 25 |
Udgave nummer | Suppl. 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 269-276 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 0905-7188 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2015 |
Bibliografisk note
CURIS 2015 NEXS 189
ID: 137682043