Abstract: After three months' stilt race training,the twelve male trainees' pre-and-pro heart rate,time vital capacity,PWC120 and VO2max were studied.The results show that stilt race can improve significantly the cardiovascular function,physical work capacity,maximal oxygen consumption and vital capacity.The results prove that stilt race can improve students' physical function,and it is a safe and effective way to keep fitness.

Key words: stilt race, college students, cardiopulmonary function