Body composition analysis for nutritional program and exercise effects using training masks for tour de linggarjati kuningan cycling athletes

This research used experimental research methods, Running Interval Training (RIT) method which was divided into 2 groups (n=20) athletes, the experimental group (n=10) used a training mask for a 6 month period and the control group (n=10) did not use a training mask, for sampling using purposive sampling technique. BOD POD ® is highly accurate, and can detect even small changes in body fat and lean body mass. the experimental group using the Running Interval Training (RIT) method which uses the Elevation Training Mask is superior to the control group using the Running Interval Training (RIT) method without using the Elevation Training Mask. 17.19% superior to the control group, namely 13.74%, the difference in increase between the two groups was 3.45%, the RIT Method which uses the Training Mask has an effect on increasing the VO₂Max of Kuningan Cycling Athletes. The feedback receive from your BOD POD ® assessment can be used to measure the success of nutrition or exercise program, while the average of the twenty athletes whose body composition was analyzed was 16.9, Meaning they were at the Moderate Lean level, meaning the Fat% numbers were at a very good level. Keywords: Running Interval Training (RIT), Elevation Training Mask, Body Composition.