Cycling Isokinetic Peak Force and Aerobic Performance in Triathletes
Author Information
Author(s): Giancáspero-Inostroza Felipe, Burgos-Jara Carlos, Sepúlveda Carlos, Haichelis Danni, Meneses-Valdés Roberto, Orizola-Cáceres Ignacio, Cerda-Kohler Hugo
Primary Institution: Unidad de Fisiología del Ejercicio, Centro de Innovación, Clínica MEDS, Santiago, Chile
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the influence of cycling isokinetic peak force (cIPF) at different cadences on aerobic performance-related variables in trained triathletes.
Conclusion
The study highlights the significance of cIPF, particularly at moderate to high cadences, as a determinant of aerobic-related variables in trained triathletes.
Supporting Evidence
- cIPF at 80 and 120 rpm explained 49% of the variability in power output at VT1.
- cIPF at 80 and 120 rpm explained 55% of the variability in power output at VT2.
- cIPF at 80 and 120 rpm explained 65% of the variability in power output at maximal aerobic power.
- cIPF at 80 rpm explained 39% of the variability in VO2 max.
Takeaway
This study found that how strong triathletes are when cycling at certain speeds can help them perform better in races, but it doesn't affect how efficiently they use energy while cycling.
Methodology
The study involved 11 trained male triathletes who underwent tests to measure their maximal oxygen consumption, ventilatory thresholds, and cycling isokinetic peak force at various cadences.
Limitations
The methodology used to assess cycling economy may not be optimal, and the sample size is relatively small.
Participant Demographics
The participants were 11 trained male triathletes aged 33 ± 9.8 years, with an average height of 173.1 cm and body mass of 73.9 kg.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02
Confidence Interval
95% CI (0.17 to 0.91)
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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