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development of specific training designed to enhance physiological
aspects of performance relies heavily on the availability of accurate
and validity physiological data. In the combat sport of Wushu,
katas are used to develop aerobic fitness. It is arguably important
to assess and monitor heart rate (HR) and lactate (La) responses when
designing effective training programs. The aim of this pilot study
was to investigate heart rate and lactate responses to forms execution
among Wushu combatants. Male elite modern Wushu athletes
(n = 4) from a South Brazilian regional team participated in the study.
Athletes were aged 22.5 ± 2.08 years old and had at least eight years
of Wushu experience. Athletes carried out the Changquan
and Daoshu forms in random order, HR and La were measured pre-
and post-exercise. Results indicate that HR was 176 ± 3 and 176 ±
2 bpm and La was 4.38 ± 1.3 and 5.15 ± 1.07 mmol·l-1 for
Changquan and Daoshu forms, respectively. There were
no significantly differences in HR and La between the two forms. HR
values represent 89.2 ± 1.1 and 89.1 ± 1.8% of age-predicted maximal
heart rate and lactate was near of 4 mmol·l-1 point. In
conclusion, training programs to Wushu combatants could target
the range of physiological values cited above with no differences
between two forms.
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WORDS: Kung-fu, training, combat sports.
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