Physiological response of high-level female judokas measured through laboratory and field tests. retesting the validity of the santos test

摘要

Aim. The aim of the study was to measure the physiological demands of a group of high-level female judokas through laboratory tests and field tests (Tatami) and to retest the validity of the Santos test on a different population. Methods. Eight high-level female judokas participated in the study. Heart rate (HR), maximal oxygen consumption (VO 2 max), blood lactate, anaerobic threshold, and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured using laboratory and field tests that shared common characteristics. Results. The mean (± SD) values obtained in the laboratory tests were HR max 198.3 (4.1) beats.min -1, VO 2max: 40.9 (7.7) mL.kg -1.min -1, lactate max 9.1 (1.4) mmol.L -1, HR at the anaerobic threshold 171.5 (4.8) beats.min -1, lactate threshold 3.8 (0.4) mmol.L -1, and RPE: 17 (1.1). The mean (± SD) values obtained in the field test were HR max 199.0 (5.0) beats.min -1, VO 2 max: 44.8 (7.3) mL.kg -1. min -1, lactate max: 11.8 (1.5) mmol.I -1, HR at the anaerobic threshold 170.5 (3.2) beats. min -1, lactate threshold: 3.8 (0.1) mmol.L -1,and RPE: 18 (1.4) points. There were no significant differences between the data obtained on both tests in any of the parameters, except for the lactate maximum and VO 2max. Conclusion. The Santos test is a helpful instrument for judo training in female athletes. Coaches could use it to design specific training protocols that could help to improve their performance in competition.