Ergometry at the IAT, 16. and 18.1. 2001

At the Institute for Applied Training Sciences, where World and Olympic champions like Nils Schumann or Jan Ulrich were examined, we could let examine our initial body condition before starting with the intensive training.

Blood status, EKG and ultrasonic evaluation of the heart as well as a number of preliminary examinations were done. Finally, we had to go on an bicycle ergometer. With steadily increasing stress we should ride until complete exhaustion. During this period, heart rate, oxygen intake and lactatte value in the blood were steadily examined.
The Head of the Institutw, Prof. Dr. Georg Neumann, will do the evalution of the test within the next days and give some advices for our training. With additional tests before the expedition itself, we can evaluate our progress in body condition objectively.

The possibility of such investigations does not only allow to professionalize our condition training. These examinations are an important aid during the expedtion. As our experiences from the Cho Oyu-expedition have shown, we will have a better view on our capabilities.
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