TRACKING OF CHANGES IN ANTHROPOMETRIC AND ANAEROBIC PARAMETERS OF ELITE GYMNASTS

PURPOSE: The aim of the present study is to track changes in anthropometric and anaerobic indicators of elite gymnasts over a period of one year. METHODS: Measurements of anthropometric data and anaerobic capacity of upper and lower limbs were carried out with the Wingate test twice, at the beginning and at the end of the one-year period. RESULTS: Lower and upper limb power data during this period showed that there were no statistically significant differences in measurements of maximum leg and arm power, relative maximum leg and arm power, and decline in leg and arm performance in the study group, although all mean values increased. CONCLUSIONS: The cycle ergometry test, although is a standard test for determining maximum power, includes movements that are not typical of gymnastics. This means that the results most likely do not correspond to the true capabilities of the athletes. However, the results obtained could be used to monitor the fitness of gymnasts, and also they could be compared with other gymnasts or athletes involved in other sports.