Evaluation of anaerobic threshold values and maximal oxygen consumption of elite Turkish football teams

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to determine, compare and evaluate the anaerobic threshold values and maximal oxygen consumption of the football players in the teams competing in the Turkcell Super league. The causal screening model was used in the study, and a total of 67 athletes from 3 teams in the Turkcell Super League participated. The names of the teams are coded as Team A, Team B and Team C. Data collection was performed using SensorMedics 29 c ergospirometry with the breath by breath method of maximal oxygen consumption. Heart rate values were recorded instantly using Polar watch. The V-Slope method was used for the anaerobic threshold value. While SPSS 25.0 package program was used for statistical evaluation, One Way ANOVA analysis was applied to compare 3 teams. As a result of the statistical evaluation, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the teams in endurance training (heart rate), anaerobic threshold (heart rate), recovery (heart rate), and interval training (heart rate) parameters, however there was no statistically significant difference between the teams in VO2max values. As a result, although there is no statistically significant difference between the VO2max values between the teams, it is concluded that the athletes with higher values are more advantageous in other parameters. Keywords: Football, anaerobic threshold, maximal oxygen