Physiological Characteristics of Top Level Off-Road Motorcyclists
This article reports on a study that analyzed the physiological characteristics of top level off-road motocross, enduro, and desert rally motorcyclists to facilitate the design of a specific training program. The study included 27 off-road, top level riders and measured their anthropometric data, maximum aerobic power, isokinetic dynamometry of the knee and elbo, handgrip strength, heart rate, and blood lactate concentrations during competition. The results showed the physical demands of the various races appear to influence the development of distinct musculoskeletal characteristics, as well as aerobic and anaerobic metabolism. Motocross riders have more muscle mass, higher isokinetic handgrip strength, and greater aerobic power than eduro and desert rally drivers. Desert rally riders tend to be overweight with maximum aerobic power similar to that of healthy individuals. The authors conclude that the mechanical characteristics of the motorcycle and the technical and tactical skills of the riders seem to be more important for race success than the metabolic capabilities of the rider.
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Authors:
- Gobbi, A W
- Francisco, R A
- Tuy, B
- Kvitne, R S
- Publication Date: 2005-12
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 927-931
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Serial:
- British Journal of Sports Medicine
- Volume: 39
- Issue Number: 12
- Publisher: British Medical Association
- ISSN: 0306-3674
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: All terrain vehicles; Anthropometry; Motorcycle driving; Motorcycles; Motorcyclists; Musculoskeletal system
- Uncontrolled Terms: Motocross
- Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor; I84: Personal Injuries;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01016419
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jan 31 2006 10:17AM