Table 2.
Physiological characteristics of Indian male boxers. Data are means (±SD).
| Parameters | Junior Boxers (n = 30) | Senior Boxers (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|
| AP (W·kg-1 BW) | 4.9 (.7) | 6.5 (.5) *** |
| VO2max (ml·kg-1 ·min-1) | 54.6 (4.7) | 61.7 (9) *** |
| O2 debt (l) | 2.6 ( 0.9) | 3.1 (1.0)* |
| HRmax (bpm) | 186 (7) | 191 (6) ** |
| RHR1 (bpm) | 140 (10) | 147 (10) ** |
| RHR2 (bpm) | 115 (8) | 129 (8) *** |
| RHR3 (bpm) | 104 (6) | 117 (7) *** |
* p < 0.05
** p < 0.01
*** p< 0.001. AP = anaerobic power, VO2max = maximal oxygen uptake, O2 debt = oxygen debt, HRmax = maximal heart rate, RHR1 = recovery heart rate 1st min, RHR2 = recovery heart rate 2nd min, RHR3 = recovery heart rate 3rd min.