Anthropometric profiles are associated with long-term career attainment in elite junior rowers: A retrospective analysis covering 23 years.

Introduction: Successful rowers are heavier and taller than their opponents, but the effect of these variables on long-term career attainment in juniors has not been examined. We therefore analysed this in a large sample of elite German junior rowers.

Methods: Former German Junior National Team rowers (N = 910; 399 females) were grouped according to their highest career attainment, i.

Computer-Aided Stroke-by-Stroke Visualization of Actual and Target Power Allows for Continuously Increasing Ramp Tests on Wind-Braked Rowing Ergometers.

Purpose: Ramp tests are continuously increasing exercise tests used for the determination of maximal oxygen uptake ( V ˙ O 2 max ), which is identifiable by a plateau in oxygen uptake despite increasing mechanical power output (LOAD). On wind-braked rowing ergometers (RowErg), it is hardly feasible to ensure a continuous increase in LOAD until test termination, as neither resistance nor stroke frequency is externally adjustable but depends on the rower. To enable ramp tests on RowErg, the authors produced visual stroke-by-stroke feedback showing target and actual LOAD to the rower.

Assessment of subcutaneous adipose tissue using ultrasound in highly trained junior rowers.

Introduction: There is a large variety of body fat (BF) measurements, which differ in validity and reliability. The aim of this study was to measure subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) using ultrasound (US) in highly trained junior rowers in a field setting, establish fat patterning profiles, and compare the profiles between male and female athletes. Skinfold thickness (SKF) measurements were also taken and compared to US measurements.

Exercise is a potent stimulus for enhancing circulating DNase activity.

Objectives: To elucidate cell free DNA (cfDNA) clearance kinetics following an acute bout of high intensity exercise by measuring circulating DNase activity reduction (AR).

Design And Methods: Serum cfDNA concentration and DNase-AR were measured prior to and post (immediately post, 7 and 30 min post) an acute bout of rowing exercise until exhaustion.

Results: Serum cfDNA concentration was significantly (P ≤ .