[thomaskkk]

In another thread Iwatakenshi wrote:

"In the most recent issue of Kendo Jidai there was an article of how much prespiration you loose in kendo. Compared to other indoor sports it was on the top end of the list."

I am curious as to whether anyone has any data on heart rates, carbs burned or such like during, say kirikaeshi, kakarigeiko, gi-keiko, etc. by age and/or rank.

I imagine kendo to be an excellent cardio program as it involves raising one's arms above one's head with some frequency

Breathing style is also relevant here: i.e. number of breaths when performing kirikaeshi...

Any data?