Effects of two-months of intense physical training on the physical and physiological profiles of elite Cameroonian cyclists

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a two-month intensive physical training program on the physiological and physical profiles of elite Cameroonian cyclists. A total of 10 cyclists were assessed on a range of parameters before and after the training program, including anthropometric, body composition, hemodynamic, and physical performance measures. Anthropometric parameters (height, body weight, body mass index, and metabolic age) showed no significant changes (p>0.05). In contrast, body composition analysis revealed a significant reduction in body fat percentage (22.27%) and an increase in muscle mass (4.70%, p0.05). Hemodynamic assessments demonstrated a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure (6.41%) (p0.05). In terms of physical performance, vertical jump height, leg strength, and arm strength showed significant improvements, with increases of 7.70%, 17.95%, and 16.01%, respectively (p