[Differences in maximal aerobic capacity for athletes conditioned by direction in the long-term adaptation process].

On the basis of investigation of 54 elite male athletes aged 19-24, specializing in different running distances (100, 800 and 5000 m), the influence of specific character of long-term adaptation in the body of athletes on general level of aerobic power and conditions of maximum manifestation of cardiorespiratory system aerobic capacity was demonstrated. The determine maximum level of aerobic capacity in the athletes, motor tests that take into account the features of maximum aerobic capacity mobilization conditions due to specifics of sports specialization were selected.