SARS-CoV-2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time-trial performance even two months after returning to regular training — Insights from a longitudinal case series of well-trained kayak athletes

Background/Objective: The aims of this study were to examine the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and time-trial performance in vaccinated well-trained young kayak athletes. Methods: This is a longitudinal observational study. Sixteen (7 male, 9 female) vaccinated ka...

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Main Authors: Shengji Deng, Mingyue Yin, Zhili Chen, Jianfeng Deng, Zhenyu Wang, Yuxi Li, Mengde Lyu, Boyi Zhang, Shaoqiang Zhu, Shenggui Hu, George P. Nassis, Yongming Li
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author Shengji Deng
Mingyue Yin
Zhili Chen
Jianfeng Deng
Zhenyu Wang
Yuxi Li
Mengde Lyu
Boyi Zhang
Shaoqiang Zhu
Shenggui Hu
George P. Nassis
Yongming Li
author_facet Shengji Deng
Mingyue Yin
Zhili Chen
Jianfeng Deng
Zhenyu Wang
Yuxi Li
Mengde Lyu
Boyi Zhang
Shaoqiang Zhu
Shenggui Hu
George P. Nassis
Yongming Li
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description Background/Objective: The aims of this study were to examine the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and time-trial performance in vaccinated well-trained young kayak athletes. Methods: This is a longitudinal observational study. Sixteen (7 male, 9 female) vaccinated kayakers underwent body composition assessment, maximal graded exercise test, and 1000-m time-trial tests 21.9 ± 1.7 days before and 66.0 ± 2.2 days after the SARS-CoV-2 infection. The perception of training load was quantified with Borg's CR-10 scale before and after the infection return to sport period. Results: There were significant decreases in peak oxygen uptake (−9.7 %; effect size [ES] = 1.38), peak oxygen pulse (−5.7 %; ES = 0.96), and peak heart rate (−1.9 %; ES = 0.61). Peak minute ventilation, and minute ventilation/carbon dioxide production slope were unchanged after infection compared to the pre-infection values. In the entire 1000-m, the impaired tendencies were found in completion time, mean power, and mean speed (−2.4 to 1.2 %; small ESs = -0.40 to 0.47) as well as significant changes in stroke rate and stroke length (−4.5 to 3.7 %; ESs = -0.60 to 0.73). Conclusion: SARS-CoV-2 infection decreased CRF and time-trial performance even two months after return to regular training in vaccinated athletes.
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spelling doaj-art-c122ae90b293440d96bcb755b7ae07212024-12-13T10:56:33ZengElsevierJournal of Exercise Science & Fitness1728-869X2024-10-01224350358SARS-CoV-2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time-trial performance even two months after returning to regular training — Insights from a longitudinal case series of well-trained kayak athletesShengji Deng0Mingyue Yin1Zhili Chen2Jianfeng Deng3Zhenyu Wang4Yuxi Li5Mengde Lyu6Boyi Zhang7Shaoqiang Zhu8Shenggui Hu9George P. Nassis10Yongming Li11School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China; School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), The University of Western Australia, Perth, AustraliaSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, ChinaSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, ChinaSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China; School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), The University of Western Australia, Perth, AustraliaSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, ChinaSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, ChinaSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, ChinaInstitute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, German; Exercise and Health Technology Center, Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, ChinaJiangxi Water Sports Administration Center, Administration of Sports of Jiangxi, Nanchang, ChinaJiangxi Water Sports Administration Center, Administration of Sports of Jiangxi, Nanchang, ChinaDepartment of Physical Education, College of Education, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, SDU Sport and Health Sciences Cluster (SHSC), University of Southern Denmark, Odense, DenmarkSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China; China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China; Corresponding author. Changhai Road 399, Yangpu District, Shanghai, ChinaBackground/Objective: The aims of this study were to examine the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and time-trial performance in vaccinated well-trained young kayak athletes. Methods: This is a longitudinal observational study. Sixteen (7 male, 9 female) vaccinated kayakers underwent body composition assessment, maximal graded exercise test, and 1000-m time-trial tests 21.9 ± 1.7 days before and 66.0 ± 2.2 days after the SARS-CoV-2 infection. The perception of training load was quantified with Borg's CR-10 scale before and after the infection return to sport period. Results: There were significant decreases in peak oxygen uptake (−9.7 %; effect size [ES] = 1.38), peak oxygen pulse (−5.7 %; ES = 0.96), and peak heart rate (−1.9 %; ES = 0.61). Peak minute ventilation, and minute ventilation/carbon dioxide production slope were unchanged after infection compared to the pre-infection values. In the entire 1000-m, the impaired tendencies were found in completion time, mean power, and mean speed (−2.4 to 1.2 %; small ESs = -0.40 to 0.47) as well as significant changes in stroke rate and stroke length (−4.5 to 3.7 %; ESs = -0.60 to 0.73). Conclusion: SARS-CoV-2 infection decreased CRF and time-trial performance even two months after return to regular training in vaccinated athletes.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X24000455Long-COVIDAcute respiratory infectionCardiorespiratory endurancePhysical fitnessReturn to sportRehabilitation
spellingShingle Shengji Deng
Mingyue Yin
Zhili Chen
Jianfeng Deng
Zhenyu Wang
Yuxi Li
Mengde Lyu
Boyi Zhang
Shaoqiang Zhu
Shenggui Hu
George P. Nassis
Yongming Li
SARS-CoV-2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time-trial performance even two months after returning to regular training — Insights from a longitudinal case series of well-trained kayak athletes
Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
Long-COVID
Acute respiratory infection
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Physical fitness
Return to sport
Rehabilitation
title SARS-CoV-2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time-trial performance even two months after returning to regular training — Insights from a longitudinal case series of well-trained kayak athletes
title_full SARS-CoV-2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time-trial performance even two months after returning to regular training — Insights from a longitudinal case series of well-trained kayak athletes
title_fullStr SARS-CoV-2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time-trial performance even two months after returning to regular training — Insights from a longitudinal case series of well-trained kayak athletes
title_full_unstemmed SARS-CoV-2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time-trial performance even two months after returning to regular training — Insights from a longitudinal case series of well-trained kayak athletes
title_short SARS-CoV-2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time-trial performance even two months after returning to regular training — Insights from a longitudinal case series of well-trained kayak athletes
title_sort sars cov 2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time trial performance even two months after returning to regular training insights from a longitudinal case series of well trained kayak athletes
topic Long-COVID
Acute respiratory infection
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Physical fitness
Return to sport
Rehabilitation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X24000455
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