This study aims to investigate the effects of a 4-week altitude training program on adolescent male rowers. The research will examine changes in athletic performance, athletic body composition, athletic cardiac function, athletic pulmonary function, and selected blood markers. Participants will be stratified by biological maturation based on peak height velocity to explore whether maturity influences athletic training adaptations. Measurements will include non-invasive assessments of athletic performance, athletic body composition, athletic heart and lung function, as well as venous blood sampling for hematological markers. The study intends to provide evidence for optimizing high-altitude training strategies in youth rowing.
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4-Week Altitude Training
BehavioralParticipants undergo a 4-week altitude training program, including aerobic, anaerobic, and sport-specific rowing exercises. Both Post-PHV and Mid-PHV groups receive the same training protocol. Pre- and post-training assessments include athletic performance, athletic body composition, athletic cardiac and pulmonary function, and hematological markers. Participants are stratified by biological maturation (PHV offset) to explore whether maturity influences training adaptations.
Peak Power During Wingate Test
Peak power measured during the Wingate anaerobic test before and after the intervention.
Maximal Oxygen Uptake
Pre- and post-intervention measurement of VO₂max using standard exercise testing protocol to assess aerobic capacity in adolescent male rowers.
Mean Power Output During 1500 m Rowing Test
Mean power output measured during the 1500 m rowing ergometer test before and after the intervention.
Body Weight
Body weight measured before and after the training period.
Muscle Mass
Skeletal muscle mass measured pre- and post-training.
Red Blood Cell Count
RBC count measured from venous blood samples pre- and post-intervention.
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin concentration measured from venous blood samples.
Hematocrit
Hematocrit levels measured pre- and post-training.
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