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

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Authors

  • Geethanjali K. Kelhar
     Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, 49. New Marine Lines, Mumbai-20 ,IN
  • M. Subhadra
     Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, 49. New Marine Lines, Mumbai-20 ,IN
  • Rana K. Chengappa
     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

How to Cite

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.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/4993

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Volume 45, Issue 9, September 2008

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