Key result
Older age in rowers is linked to lower VO2max independent of muscle mass.
Why the study?
Does aging influence the relationship between aerobic capacity (VO2max) and lean body mass in rowers?
Cross-Sectional (n=22)
Randomized order of exercise modes
Does aging influence the relationship between aerobic capacity (VO2max) and lean body mass in rowers?
p-value: p=<0.05
In older rowers, VO2max during rowing remains lower than in younger rowers even after correcting for muscle mass, suggesting aging affects aerobic capacity beyond just the loss of lean body mass.
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Hypothesis-generating for age-related aerobic decline beyond muscle loss in rowers; prospective studies needed before practice implications.
Kim et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy rowers (n=22). Rowing ergometer exercise vs. Semi-recumbent cycle ergometer exercise was evaluated on VO2max (p=<0.05). Older age in rowers was associated with a lower rowing VO2max relative to younger rowers even after correcting for muscle mass (p<0.05).
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