Physical Capacity and Energy Expenditure of Cavers

Physical Capacity and Energy Expenditure of Cavers

Caves are an extreme environment for humans because of the high humidity, mud, darkness, and slippery conditions. Explorations can last many hours or even days, and require extensive climbing and ropework. Very little is known about the physical capacity of cavers and their energy expenditure (EE) d...

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Main Authors: Virginia Pinna, Sara Magnani, Gianmarco Sainas, Giovanna Ghiani, Samuele Vanni, Sergio Olla, Elisabetta Marini, Nicoletta Curreli, Stefano Cabras, Paulo Farinatti, Giorgia Antoni, Filippo Tocco, Andrea C. Rinaldi, Antonio Crisafulli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
heart rate
stroke volume
blood pressure
blood lactate
exercise pressor reflex
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.01067/full

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