Between each pumping period, there was a 30 second break to take a blood sample from the Finalgon treated ear-lobe. Table 2 shows the average heart rate of the competitors in relation to the environmental conditions. For a period of 15 and 25 minutes heart rate values between 185 - 200 bpm could be observed in two athletes. Windspeed Duration Heart rate bpm Travem n. From race no. 10 to 13 of the Kiel Week 1997, in all 21 blood samples of 8 athletes were taken and the average values are shown in Figure 3.
Heart rate is comparable.
Therefore the choice of frequency in competition can be taken by reflections of optimal aerodynamic effects. Physical training beside windsurfing activities is not only a necessity to improve sailing performance, but also to prevent traumatic and overuse injuries. Rehabilitative Sportmedizin der TU M nchen Connollytsr.