Body Composition, Haematological Status and Aerobic Capacity of Competitive Indian Sportsmen

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  • Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, 49. New Marine Lines, Mumbai-20 ,IN
  • Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, 49. New Marine Lines, Mumbai-20 ,IN
  • Sports Sciences Cell, Army Sports Institute, Pune ,IN

Abstract

Optimum athletic performance is a function of efficient physiological adaptations in addition to physical characteristics which differ with the type of sport. High aerobic capacity (VO2 max), ventilation, improved ability to delay the onset of fatigue and predominance of slow twitch fibres are prerequisites for success in endurance performance.

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2008-09-01

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Kelhar, G. K., Subhadra, M., & Chengappa, R. K. (2008). Body Composition, Haematological Status and Aerobic Capacity of Competitive Indian Sportsmen. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 45(9), 379–387. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ijnd/article/view/4993

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