Cardiac repolarisation indices are associated with oxygen consumption during maximal exercise test in highly-trained cross-country skiers.

The objective of this study was to test the vectorelectrocardiographic T-wave characteristics for their associations with oxygen consumption (VO) and physical performance during a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in highly trained cross-country skiers. Male highly trained cross-country skiers ( = 30) performed the maximal CPET on the bicycle ergospirometric "Oxycon Pro" system with simultaneous oxygen consumption (VO) and electrocardiogram recording. The measurements were done at rest; the stage preceding anaerobic threshold (preAnT); peak load; and recovery.

[The application of the emulsified turpentine baths for the correction of the functional state of the cross-country skiers].

The baths with emulsified turpentine find the wide application in balneotherapy. They produce especially pronounced beneficial prophylactic effects in the patients presenting with microtrombosis and microvascular stasis. Moreover, these baths may be prescribed to improve microcirculation, increase the functional reserves and physical capacity in the athletes.