Effects of a 4-Week Altitude Training on Sport-Specific Performance, Body Composition, and Cardiac and Pulmonary Function in Adolescent Male Rowers

Effects of a 4-Week Altitude Training on Sport-Specific Performance, Body Composition, and Cardiac and Pulmonary Function in Adolescent Male Rowers: The Potential Role of Maturation

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.

Inclusion Criteria:Male adolescent rowers aged 12-19 years Regularly training and participating in competitive rowing Willing to participate in 4-week altitude training program and follow testing protocol -

Exclusion Criteria:Any cardiovascular, respiratory, hematologic, or musculoskeletal disorders Injury or illness preventing participation in high-intensity rowing training Participation in another high-altitude training program within the last 3 months Any medical contraindication to blood sampling

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