RE: Exercise Physiology Question

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This athlete will not lose conditioning with just one

week of rest. Even with two weeks he will be OK. Refer

to Joe Friel (writes for Velonews magazine) at this

web site for details about physical conditioning:

http://www2.trainingbible.com/about.htm

J-P Viel, PT, MSPT, OCS

Mt. Eden Physical Therapy Center

--- Rohr wrote:

> OK Exercise Phys Experts, here's the question of the

> week.

> If an endurance athlete (cyclist) in above average

> condition takes a week off and does nothing more

> than take strolls on a beach, to what extent does

> that athlete lose conditioning, i.e., VO2 max, LT,

> etc.? I did some research, but couldn't find the

> information I needed. Tepper if you're out there

> please chime in. Thanks in advance.

> B. Rohr, P.T.

> land Physical Therapy

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[Guest guest]

I believe that the research has found that one week off of intense

training actually will not cause deconditioning. I believe some of the

research actually indicates that this period of " rest " will actually

enhance the athletes performance due to the rebuilding and reloading

time the muscles have during this break. I can't quote any specific

articles as most of my reading took place years ago, however, Medicine

and Science in Sport and Exercise should be a good resource (journal of

the American College of Sports Medicine).

This type of rest break is not uncommon during a " taper " that many

endurance athletes will implement before an event.

Hope this helps.

Chad

Chad W. Yoakam, MS, PT

Manager of Rehabilitation Services

Livingston HealthCare Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Institute

Exercise Physiology Question

OK Exercise Phys Experts, here's the question of the week.

If an endurance athlete (cyclist) in above average condition takes a

week off and does nothing more than take strolls on a beach, to what

extent does that athlete lose conditioning, i.e., VO2 max, LT, etc.? I

did some research, but couldn't find the information I needed. Tepper if

you're out there please chime in. Thanks in advance.

B. Rohr, P.T.

land Physical Therapy