The Influence of Age on Aerobic Capacity and Health Indicators of Three Rescue Groups

• Autorzy: Prieto J. A. , Gonzalez V. , Del Valle M. , Nistal P.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between age, aerobic capacity (VO2 max) and other health indicators among 3 rescue groups. The type of training and the subjective perception of physical fitness obtained via the Assessment Questionnaire of Physical Fitness were also analysed. To obtain VO2 max, 37 firefighters, 22 lifeguards and 59 mine rescue workers had a treadmill test. Their body mass index and body fat percentage were also calculated. The results show a significant decline in VO2 max of the older participants, which affects the effectiveness of rescue work. Furthermore, the training of all groups was inconsistent and based on individual needs. Variable training and the decline in VO2 max with age affected the effectiveness of the rescue tasks of each group.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

physical aptitude; fitness; VO2 max; body mass index; rescue groups

PL

siłownia; sprawność fizyczna; wskaźnik masy ciała

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2013
• Tom: Vol. 19, No. 1
• Strony: 19--27
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 51 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Prieto J. A.

• Sports Medicine and Physical Education, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain

autor

Gonzalez V.

• Sports Medicine and Physical Education, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain

autor

Del Valle M.

• Sports Medicine and Physical Education, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain

autor

Nistal P.

• Sports Medicine and Physical Education, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain

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