Noncircular Chainrings Do Not Influence Physiological Responses During Submaximal Cycling

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Chee-Hoi Leong ◽  
Steven J. Elmer ◽  
James C. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Plantar Flexion ◽  
Metabolic Cost ◽  
Cycling Performance ◽  
Metabolic Efficiency ◽  
Gross Efficiency ◽  
Mechanical Power Output ◽  
Angular Velocities ◽  
Limb Kinematics ◽  
Power Outputs

Pedal speed and mechanical power output account for 99% of metabolic cost during submaximal cycling. Noncircular chainrings can alter instantaneous crank angular velocity and thereby pedal speed. Reducing pedal speed during the portion of the cycle in which most power is produced could reduce metabolic cost and increase metabolic efficiency. Purpose: To determine the separate contributions of pedal speed and chainring shape/eccentricity to the metabolic cost of producing power and evaluate joint-specific kinematics and kinetics during submaximal cycling across 3 chainring eccentricities (CON = 1.0; LOW = 1.13; HIGH = 1.24). Methods: Eight cyclists performed submaximal cycling at power outputs eliciting 30%, 60%, and 90% of their individual lactate threshold at pedaling rates of 80 rpm under each chainring condition (CON80rpm; LOW80rpm; HIGH80rpm) and at pedaling rates for the CON chainring chosen to match pedal speeds of the noncircular chainrings (CON78rpm to LOW80rpm; CON75rpm to HIGH80rpm). Physiological measures, metabolic cost, and gross efficiency were determined by indirect calorimetry. Pedal and joint-specific powers were determined using pedal forces and limb kinematics. Results: Physiological and metabolic measures were not influenced by eccentricity and pedal speed (all Ps > .05). Angular velocities produced during knee and hip extension were lower with the HIGH80rpm condition compared with the CON80rpm condition (all Ps < .05), while angular velocity produced during ankle plantar flexion remained unchanged. Conclusions: Despite the noncircular chainrings imposing their eccentricity on joint angular kinematics, they did not reduce metabolic cost or increase gross efficiency. Our results suggest that noncircular chainrings neither improve nor compromise submaximal cycling performance in trained cyclists.

scholarly journals The effect of cycling shoes and the shoe-pedal interface on maximal mechanical power output in bicycling

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Christopher Burns ◽  
Rodger Kram
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Metabolic Cost ◽  
Cycling Performance ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Mechanical Power ◽  
Mechanical Power Output ◽  
Running Shoes ◽  
Longitudinal Bending ◽  
Sprint Cycling ◽  
Power Outputs

Cyclists and industry professionals believe that cycling shoes improve performance. However, scientific evidence has demonstrated that cycling shoes have no significant effect on metabolic cost during submaximal, steady-state cycling (50-150 W). Here, we investigated if cycling shoes and click-in pedals provide benefits relevant to sprint cycling. We measured the mechanical power outputs and velocities of twelve healthy male participants during maximal sprint cycling with the null hypotheses of no differences. Participants rode outdoors on a paved asphalt road with a steady, uphill gradient of 4.9%. Each participant completed sets of three 100-meter cycling sprints in three conditions: (1) running shoes with flat pedals, (2) running shoes with classic aluminium quill pedals with toe clips and straps, and (3) rigid-soled, cleated cycling shoes with click-in pedals. Average and maximal power outputs and velocities all increased with the addition of a shoe-pedal attachment and further increased with the stiff soles. When using the running shoes, the toe clip attachment increased maximum power by 9.7 +/- 8.7% (p=1.7E-03). Comparing the running shoes with toe clips versus cycling shoes with click-in pedals conditions, the greater longitudinal bending stiffness of the cycling shoes enhanced maximum power by 16.6 +/- 10.2% (p=3.25E-06). Hence, we reject both null hypotheses. Shoe-pedal attachment and stiff soles independently and positively improve cycling performance during high-power, uphill sprints.

The Relationship between Consistency of Propulsive Cycles and Maximum Angular Velocity during Wheelchair Racing

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong “Tai” Wang ◽  
Konstantinos Dino Vrongistinos ◽  
Dali Xu
Keyword(s):  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Wheelchair Propulsion ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Wheelchair Athletes ◽  
Angular Velocities ◽  
Limb Kinematics ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Relationship

The purposes of this study were to examine the consistency of wheelchair athletes’ upper-limb kinematics in consecutive propulsive cycles and to investigate the relationship between the maximum angular velocities of the upper arm and forearm and the consistency of the upper-limb kinematical pattern. Eleven elite international wheelchair racers propelled their own chairs on a roller while performing maximum speeds during wheelchair propulsion. A Qualisys motion analysis system was used to film the wheelchair propulsive cycles. Six reflective markers placed on the right shoulder, elbow, wrist joints, metacarpal, wheel axis, and wheel were automatically digitized. The deviations in cycle time, upper-arm and forearm angles, and angular velocities among these propulsive cycles were analyzed. The results demonstrated that in the consecutive cycles of wheelchair propulsion the increased maximum angular velocity may lead to increased variability in the upper-limb angular kinematics. It is speculated that this increased variability may be important for the distribution of load on different upper-extremity muscles to avoid the fatigue during wheelchair racing.

In vivo maximal fascicle-shortening velocity during plantar flexion in humans

2015 ◽  
Vol 119 (11) ◽  
pp. 1262-1271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo Hauraix ◽  
Antoine Nordez ◽  
Gaël Guilhem ◽  
Giuseppe Rabita ◽  
Sylvain Dorel
Keyword(s):  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Fiber Type ◽  
Plantar Flexion ◽  
Load Condition ◽  
Ultrasound Images ◽  
Maximal Velocity ◽  
Shortening Velocity ◽  
Hill Model ◽  
Angular Velocities

Interindividual variability in performance of fast movements is commonly explained by a difference in maximal muscle-shortening velocity due to differences in the proportion of fast-twitch fibers. To provide a better understanding of the capacity to generate fast motion, this study aimed to 1) measure for the first time in vivo the maximal fascicle-shortening velocity of human muscle; 2) evaluate the relationship between angular velocity and fascicle-shortening velocity from low to maximal angular velocities; and 3) investigate the influence of musculo-articular features (moment arm, tendinous tissues stiffness, and muscle architecture) on maximal angular velocity. Ultrafast ultrasound images of the gastrocnemius medialis were obtained from 31 participants during maximal isokinetic and light-loaded plantar flexions. A strong linear relationship between fascicle-shortening velocity and angular velocity was reported for all subjects (mean R2 = 0.97). The maximal shortening velocity (VFmax) obtained during the no-load condition (NLc) ranged between 18.8 and 43.3 cm/s. VFmax values were very close to those of the maximal shortening velocity (Vmax), which was extrapolated from the F-V curve (the Hill model). Angular velocity reached during the NLc was significantly correlated with this VFmax ( r = 0.57; P < 0.001). This finding was in agreement with assumptions about the role of muscle fiber type, whereas interindividual comparisons clearly support the fact that other parameters may also contribute to performance during fast movements. Nevertheless, none of the biomechanical features considered in the present study were found to be directly related to the highest angular velocity, highlighting the complexity of the upstream mechanics that lead to maximal-velocity muscle contraction.

Noncircular Chainrings Do Not Influence Maximum Cycling Power

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 410-418
Author(s):  
Chee-Hoi Leong ◽  
Steven J. Elmer ◽  
James C. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Power Transition ◽  
Opposite Orientation ◽  
Leg Extension ◽  
Multiple Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Angular Velocities ◽  
Limb Kinematics ◽  
Joint Center ◽  
Pedaling Rate

Noncircular chainrings could increase cycling power by prolonging the powerful leg extension/flexion phases, and curtailing the low-power transition phases. We compared maximal cycling power-pedaling rate relationships, and joint-specific kinematics and powers across 3 chainring eccentricities (CON = 1.0; LOWecc = 1.13; HIGHecc = 1.24). Part I: Thirteen cyclists performed maximal inertial-load cycling under 3 chainring conditions. Maximum cycling power and optimal pedaling rate were determined. Part II: Ten cyclists performed maximal isokinetic cycling (120 rpm) under the same 3 chainring conditions. Pedal and joint-specific powers were determined using pedal forces and limb kinematics. Neither maximal cycling power nor optimal pedaling rate differed across chainring conditions (all p > .05). Peak ankle angular velocity for HIGHecc was less than CON (p < .05), while knee and hip angular velocities were unaffected. Self-selected ankle joint-center trajectory was more eccentric than HIGHecc with an opposite orientation that increased velocity during extension/flexion and reduced velocity during transitions. Joint-specific powers did not differ across chainring conditions, with a small increase in power absorbed during ankle dorsiflexion with HIGHecc. Multiple degrees of freedom in the leg, crank, and pedal system allowed cyclists to manipulate ankle angular velocity to maintain their preferred knee and hip actions, suggesting maximizing extension/flexion and minimizing transition phases may be counterproductive for maximal power.

scholarly journals Determinants of metabolic cost during submaximal cycling

2002 ◽  
Vol 93 (3) ◽  
pp. 823-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. McDaniel ◽  
J. L. Durstine ◽  
G. A. Hand ◽  
J. C. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Power Output ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Metabolic Cost ◽  
Mechanical Power ◽  
Shortening Velocity ◽  
Mechanical Power Output ◽  
Muscle Shortening ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Power Outputs ◽  
Pedaling Rate

The metabolic cost of producing submaximal cycling power has been reported to vary with pedaling rate. Pedaling rate, however, governs two physiological phenomena known to influence metabolic cost and efficiency: muscle shortening velocity and the frequency of muscle activation and relaxation. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the relative influence of those two phenomena on metabolic cost during submaximal cycling. Nine trained male cyclists performed submaximal cycling at power outputs intended to elicit 30, 60, and 90% of their individual lactate threshold at four pedaling rates (40, 60, 80, 100 rpm) with three different crank lengths (145, 170, and 195 mm). The combination of four pedaling rates and three crank lengths produced 12 pedal speeds ranging from 0.61 to 2.04 m/s. Metabolic cost was determined by indirect calorimetery, and power output and pedaling rate were recorded. A stepwise multiple linear regression procedure selected mechanical power output, pedal speed, and pedal speed squared as the main determinants of metabolic cost ( R 2 = 0.99 ± 0.01). Neither pedaling rate nor crank length significantly contributed to the regression model. The cost of unloaded cycling and delta efficiency were 150 metabolic watts and 24.7%, respectively, when data from all crank lengths and pedal speeds were included in a regression. Those values increased with increasing pedal speed and ranged from a low of 73 ± 7 metabolic watts and 22.1 ± 0.3% (145-mm cranks, 40 rpm) to a high of 297 ± 23 metabolic watts and 26.6 ± 0.7% (195-mm cranks, 100 rpm). These results suggest that mechanical power output and pedal speed, a marker for muscle shortening velocity, are the main determinants of metabolic cost during submaximal cycling, whereas pedaling rate (i.e., activation-relaxation rate) does not significantly contribute to metabolic cost.

The Analysis of Proprioception Alteration during First Five Months after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (84) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilma Jurevičienė ◽  
Albertas Skurvydas ◽  
Juozas Belickas ◽  
Giedra Bušmanienė ◽  
Dovilė Kielė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Starting Position ◽  
Angular Velocities ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Research  background  and  hypothesis.  Proprioception  is  important  in  the  prevention  of  injuries  as  reduced proprioception  is  one  of  the  factors  contributing  to  injury  in  the  knee  joint,  particularly  the  ACL.  Therefore, proprioception appears not only important for the prevention of ACL injuries, but also for regaining full function after ACL reconstruction.Research aim. The aim of this study was to understand how proprioception is recovered four and five months after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.Research methods. The study included 15 male subjects (age – 33.7 ± 2.49 years) who had undergone unilateral ACL reconstruction with a semitendinosus/gracilis (STG) graft in Kaunas Clinical Hospital. For proprioceptive assessment, joint position sense (JPS) was measured on both legs using an isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex), at knee flexion of 60° and 70°, and at different knee angular velocities of 2°/s and 10°/s. The patients were assessed preoperatively and after 4 and 5 months, postoperatively.Research results. Our study has shown that the JPS’s (joint position sense) error scores  to a controlled active movement is significantly higher in injured ACL-deficient knee than in the contralateral knee (normal knee) before surgery and after four and five months of rehabilitation.  After 4 and 5 months of rehabilitation we found significantly lower values in injured knees compared to the preoperative data. Our study has shown that in injured knee active angle reproduction errors after 4 and 5 months of rehabilitation were higher compared with the ones of the uninjured knee. Proprioceptive ability on the both legs was  independent of all differences angles for target and starting position for movement. The knee joint position sense on both legs depends upon the rate of two different angular velocities and the mean active angle reproduction errors at the test of angular velocity slow speed was the highest compared with the fast angular velocity. Discussion and conclusions. In conclusion, our study shows that there was improvement in mean JPS 4 and 5 months after ACL reconstruction, but it did not return to normal indices.Keywords: knee joint, joint position sense, angular velocity, starting position for movement.

Finite difference code for velocity and surface traction of a Fluid between Two Eccentric Spheres

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 2960-2971
Author(s):  
M.Abdel Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Field ◽  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Finite Difference ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Outer Sphere ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Annular Region ◽  
Surface Traction ◽  
Angular Velocities ◽  
Axis Passing

The Numerical study of the flow of a fluid in the annular region between two eccentric sphere susing PHP Code isinvestigated. This flow is created by considering the inner sphere to rotate with angular velocity 1  and the outer sphererotate with angular velocity 2  about the axis passing through their centers, the z-axis, using the three dimensionalBispherical coordinates (, ,) .The velocity field of fluid is determined by solving equation of motion using PHP Codeat different cases of angular velocities of inner and outer sphere. Also Finite difference code is used to calculate surfacetractions at outer sphere.

Scission and Healing in a Spinning Elastomeric Cylinder at Elevated Temperature

2002 ◽  
Vol 69 (5) ◽  
pp. 602-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. Wineman ◽  
J. A. Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Anomalous Behavior ◽  
Molecular Networks ◽  
Material System ◽  
Elastomeric Material ◽  
Angular Velocities ◽  
Macromolecular Network ◽  
Temperature Responses

When an elastomeric material is subject to sufficiently high temperature, macromolecular network junctions can undergo time-dependent scission and re-crosslinking (healing). The material system then consists of molecular networks with different reference states. A constitutive framework, based on the experimental work of Tobolsky, is used to determine the evolution of deformation of a solid rubber cylinder spinning at constant angular velocity at an elevated temperature. Responses based on underlying neo-Hookean, Mooney-Rivlin, and Arruda-Boyce models, were solved numerically and compared. Different amounts of healing were studied for each case. For neo-Hookean molecular networks, there may be a critical finite time when the radius grows infinitely fast and the cylinder “blows up.” This time depends on the angular velocity and the rate of re-cross linking. In addition, no solution was possible for angular velocities above a critical value, even without the effects of scission. Such anomalous behavior does not occur for Mooney-Rivlin or Arruda-Boyce network response.

scholarly journals Profil izokinetickej sily extenzorov a flexorov kolena u mladých futbalových hráčov

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Tomáš Malý ◽  
František Zahálka ◽  
Lucia Malá ◽  
Jaroslav Teplan
Keyword(s):  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Eccentric Contraction ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Knee Extensors ◽  
Isokinetic Strength ◽  
Concentric Contraction ◽  
Angular Velocities

Th e aim of the study was to present isokinetic strength profi le of knee fl exors and extensors during concentric contraction in young soccer players. Particularly in knee fl exors was evaluated also strength during eccentric contraction. Research group was state from young soccer players U17 category (n=19, age=16,4±0,3 years). All of them are the participant of highest junior soccer league. Isokinetic strength was evaluated by isokinetic dynamometr Cybex Humac Norm in following angular velocities: 30, 60 and 120°/s in eccentric contraction and 60, 180, 240 and 300 °/s in concentric contraction. Th e results did not revealed signifi cant diff erences at three diff erent speed levels of knee fl exors’ strength during eccentric contraction (p>0,05). Regarding the concentric contraction we found signifi cant diff erences for strength production depending on angular velocity for both knee extensors and fl exors (p<0,01). Knee fl exors generated more strength during eccentric contraction compared to concentric contraction. Th e strength profi les developed in the present study can assist in the establishment of baseline data in young soccer players or for comparison values with other researchers.

scholarly journals Fertilizer deposition as a function of angular velocity and inclination of the helical dosing mechanism

2022 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-235
Author(s):  
Gabriel G. Zimmermann ◽  
Samir P. Jasper ◽  
Daniel Savi ◽  
Leonardo L. Kmiecik ◽  
Lauro Strapasson Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Process Control ◽  
Statistical Process Control ◽  
Industrial Process ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Flow Data ◽  
Statistical Process ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Angular Velocities

ABSTRACT The establishment of grain crops in Brazil is an important industrial process in the agricultural chain, requiring the correct deposition of granular fertilizer over the sowing furrow and more efficient, precise, and sustainable assessments in the operation, which can be achieved with the statistical process control. This study aimed to assess the effect of the angular velocity on different inclinations of the helical metering mechanism on the granular fertilizer deposition. An automated electronic bench was used to assess the deposition quality of granular fertilizers considering different angular velocities (1.11, 1.94, and 2.77 m s-1) and longitudinal and transverse inclinations (+15, +7.5, 0, −7.5, and −15°), with the helical doser by overflow. Flow data were collected and submitted to descriptive statistics and statistical process control. The metering mechanism showed expected variations, with acceptable performance under process control. The values of the flow rates of the granular fertilizer increased as velocity increased, standing out longitudinal inclinations of +7.5 and +15°, providing higher fertilizer depositions.

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