THE ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD AND MAXIMAL OXYGEN UPTAKE OF CHINESE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS / 中国运动医学杂志

The anaerobic threshold (AT) and maximal oxygen uptake (VO_(2max)) are both important physiological foundation of the aerobic capacity for athletes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cross-country skiers' aerobic capacity comprehensively and to provide useful information for selecting and training skiers by using the AT and VO_(2max). The results showed that there were significant differences between men's VO_(2max) (4.4L/min, 69.09 ml/kg. min and VO_(2AT) (2.89 L/min) and women's (3.071/min, 55.33 ml/min for VO_(2max) and 2.03 L/min for VO_(2AT), respectively) (p