The 1,500-m Rowing Performance is Highly Dependent on Modified Wingate Anaerobic Test Performance in National-Level Adolescent Rowers

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 572-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo Maciejewski ◽  
Abderrahmane Rahmani ◽  
Frédéric Chorin ◽  
Julien Lardy ◽  
Caroline Giroux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
National Level ◽  
Performance Criterion ◽  
Wingate Test ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽  
Rowing Performance ◽  
Rowing Ergometer ◽  
Total Muscle

Purpose:The aim of the current study was to determine whether the anaerobic performance assessed by a modified Wingate test could account for the 1,500-m rowing ergometer performance in young competitive rowers.Methods:Fourteen national-level adolescent rowers performed on a rowing ergometer i) a 30-s allout exercise (i.e., modified Wingate test) and ii) a 1,500-m all-out exercise (i.e., rowing performance). For each of these two exercises, the mean power output was considered as the main performance criterion (PWIN and P1500, respectively).Results:PWIN was correlated to P1500 (r2 = .83, p < .0001, β = 100%). Furthermore, the estimated total muscle mass was correlated to PWIN and P1500 (r2 = .72 and r2 = .83, p < .0001, β = 100%, respectively). The allometric scaling also indicated that total muscle mass accounts 62% for the relationship between PWIN and P1500.Conclusion:Our results highlight the importance of considering the contribution of total muscle mass and anaerobic energy pathways to 1,500-m rowing performance in competitive adolescent rowers. Therefore, the modified Wingate test could be used by rowing coaches to potentially identify talented young rowers.

scholarly journals Predicting the 2000‐m Rowing Ergometer Performance from Anthropometric, Maximal Oxygen Uptake and 60‐s Mean Power Variables in National Level Young Rowers

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-83
Author(s):  
Dario Cerasola ◽  
Marianna Bellafiore ◽  
Angelo Cataldo ◽  
Daniele Zangla ◽  
Antonino Bianco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Uptake ◽  
National Level ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Rowing Performance ◽  
Rowing Ergometer ◽  
Fast Start

Abstract Many studies reported various relationships between 2000-m rowing performance and anthropometric as well as metabolic variables, however, little is known about 60-s mean power in elite youth athletes. The aim of this study was to develop different regression models to predict 2000-m rowing indoor performance time (t2000) using anthropometric variables, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and mean power established during a 60-s all-out test (W60) in national elite youth rowers. Fifteen youth male Italian rowers (age: 15.7 ± 2.0 years; body height: 176.0 ± 8.0 cm; body mass: 71.2 ± 10.0 kg) performed an incremental maximal test, a 60-s all-out test and a 2000-m race simulation using a Concept2 rowing ergometer to assess VO2max, W60 and t2000, respectively. The relationships of all variables with t2000 were investigated through Pearson’s correlation. Multiple regression analyses were used to verify the best prediction model of 2000-m indoor rowing performance. The reliability of these models was expressed by R2 and the standard error of estimate. The results showed that t2000 was significantly correlated with all the examined variables, except for VO2max/body mass and age, and exhibited the significantly highest relationship with W60 (r = -0.943). The combination of anthropometric, VO2max and W60 variables was found to be the most reliable equation to predict t2000 (R2 = 0.94, SEE = 6.4). W60 measure should be considered when monitoring the rower’s capability to perform high-intensity phases, important during the race’s fast start and end. Not requiring expensive equipment and long duration, a 60-s all-out test could be considered a valuable tool for predicting 2000-m performance of elite youth rowers.

Reliability and Effect of Sodium Bicarbonate: Buffering and 2000-m Rowing Performance

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia J. Carr ◽  
Gary J. Slater ◽  
Christopher J. Gore ◽  
Brian Dawson ◽  
Louise M. Burke
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Pairwise Comparisons ◽  
Bicarbonate Concentration ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Typical Error ◽  
Rowing Performance ◽  
Rowing Ergometer ◽  
Double Blinded

Purpose:The aim of this study was to determine the effect and reliability of acute and chronic sodium bicarbonate ingestion for 2000-m rowing ergometer performance (watts) and blood bicarbonate concentration [HCO3−].Methods:In a crossover study, 7 well-trained rowers performed paired 2000-m rowing ergometer trials under 3 double-blinded conditions: (1) 0.3 grams per kilogram of body mass (g/kg BM) acute bicarbonate; (2) 0.5 g/kg BM daily chronic bicarbonate for 3 d; and (3) calcium carbonate placebo, in semi-counterbalanced order. For 2000-m performance and [HCO3−], we examined differences in effects between conditions via pairwise comparisons, with differences interpreted in relation to the likelihood of exceeding smallest worthwhile change thresholds for each variable. We also calculated the within-subject variation (percent typical error).Results:There were only trivial differences in 2000-m performance between placebo (277 ± 60 W), acute bicarbonate (280 ± 65 W) and chronic bicarbonate (282 ± 65 W); however, [HCO3−] was substantially greater after acute bicarbonate, than with chronic loading and placebo. Typical error for 2000-m mean power was 2.1% (90% confidence interval 1.4 to 4.0%) for acute bicarbonate, 3.6% (2.5 to 7.0%) for chronic bicarbonate, and 1.6% (1.1 to 3.0%) for placebo. Postsupplementation [HCO3−] typical error was 7.3% (5.0 to 14.5%) for acute bicarbonate, 2.9% (2.0 to 5.7%) for chronic bicarbonate and 6.0% (1.4 to 11.9%) for placebo.Conclusion:Performance in 2000-m rowing ergometer trials may not substantially improve after acute or chronic bicarbonate loading. However, performances will be reliable with both acute and chronic bicarbonate loading protocols.

scholarly journals Contributions of Anthropometric and Strength Determinants to Estimate 2000 m Ergometer Performance in Traditional Rowing

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (18) ◽  
pp. 6562
Author(s):  
Sergio Sebastia-Amat ◽  
Alfonso Penichet-Tomas ◽  
Jose M. Jimenez-Olmedo ◽  
Basilio Pueo
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
National Level ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Stepwise Multiple Regression ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Body Muscle ◽  
Rowing Performance ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics

The purpose of this study was to analyze the contribution of anthropometric and strength determinants of 2000 m ergometer performance in traditional rowing. Nineteen rowers competing at national level participated in this study. Anthropometric characteristics, vertical jumps and bench pull tests were assessed to determine conditional factors, whereas the 2000 m test was used to set rowing performance. Pearson correlation coefficient, linear stepwise and allometric regression analyses were used to predict rowing performance (R2 > 50%). Height, body mass and body muscle correlated with rowing performance in male and female rowers. Similarly, power output for squat jump and countermovement jump power correlated with performance. Finally, mean propulsive velocity, mean power and maximum power in bench pull also correlated with the test. Stepwise multiple regression analysis identified body mass (R2 = 0.69, p < 0.001) and mean propulsive velocity in bench pull (R2 = 0.76, p < 0.001) for male rowers and body muscle (R2 = 0.89, p = 0.002) and maximum power in bench pull (R2 = 0.62, p = 0.036) for female rowers as the best predictors of rowing performance. These results determine the relevance of anthropometric characteristics and, in contrast to Olympic rowing, support the greatest importance of upper body power in traditional rowing training.

Hormonal, Physiological, and Physical Performance During Simulated Kickboxing Combat: Differences Between Winners and Losers

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Ouergui ◽  
Philip Davis ◽  
Nizar Houcine ◽  
Hamza Marzouki ◽  
Monia Zaouali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
National Level ◽  
Wingate Test ◽  
Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Mental Abilities ◽  
Physical Responses

The aim of the current study was to investigate the hormonal, physiological, and physical responses of simulated kickboxing competition and evaluate if there was a difference between winners and losers. Twenty athletes of regional and national level participated in the study (mean ± SD age 21.3 ± 2.7 y, height 170.0 ± 5.0 cm). Hormone (cortisol, testosterone, growth hormone), blood lactate [La], and glucose concentrations, as well as upper-body Wingate test and countermovement-jump (CMJ) performances, were measured before and after combats. Heart rate (HR) was measured throughout rounds 1, 2, and 3 and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was taken after each round. All combats were recorded and analyzed to determine the length of different activity phases (high-intensity, low-intensity, and referee pause) and the frequency of techniques. Hormones, glucose, [La], HR, and RPE increased (all P < .001) precombat to postcombat, while a decrease was observed for CMJ, Wingate test performance, body mass (all P < .001), and time of high-intensity activities (P = .005). There was no difference between winners and losers for hormonal, physiological, and physical variables (P > .05). However, winners executed more jab cross, total punches, roundhouse kicks, total kicks, and total attacking techniques (all P < .042) than losers. Kickboxing is an intermittent physically demanding sport that induces changes in the stress-related hormones soliciting the anaerobic lactic system. Training should be oriented to enhance kickboxers’ anaerobic lactic fitness and their ability to strike at a sufficient rate. Further investigation is needed to identify possible differences in tactical and mental abilities that offer some insight into what makes winners winners.

scholarly journals Associations between Multimodal Fitness Assessments and Rowing Ergometer Performance in Collegiate Female Athletes

Sports ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Clifton J. Holmes ◽  
Bjoern Hornikel ◽  
Katherine Sullivan ◽  
Michael V. Fedewa
Keyword(s):  
Female Athletes ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Peak Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽  
Maximum Test ◽  
Rowing Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rowing Ergometer ◽  
Statistical Relationships ◽  
Collegiate Female Athletes

The purpose was to examine the association of critical power from a three-minute all-out row (CP3-min) and peak power from a one-stroke maximum test (1-Stroke) with laboratory-based fitness assessments (peak oxygen consumption [V.O2peak] and Wingate anaerobic test [WAnT]) and 6000 m (6K) and 2000 m (2K) rowing ergometer performance. Thirty-one female collegiate rowers (20.2 ± 1.1 years, 70.9 ± 6.9 kg, and 172.2 ± 4.8 cm) participated in fitness and rowing performance testing. Pearson’s correlations, linear regression, and Cohen’s q were used to determine statistical relationships. Absolute V.O2peak values displayed significant correlations with 6Ktotal (−0.68), 6Ksplit (−0.68), 2Ktotal (−0.64), and 2Ksplit (−0.43). Relative V.O2peak displayed significant correlations with 6Ktotal (−0.36), and 6Ksplit (−0.37). CP3-min demonstrated significant correlations with 6Ktotal (−0.62), 6Ksplit (−0.62), 2Ktotal (−0.61), and 2Ksplit (−0.99). For 2Ksplit, a significant difference was observed between relative V.O2peak and CP3-min correlations with a “large” effect size (q = 2.367). Furthermore, 1-Stroke showed significant associations with 6Ktotal (−0.63), 6Ksplit (−0.63), 2Ktotal (−0.62), and 2Ksplit (−0.44), while WAnT produced non-significant correlations. Absolute V.O2peak CP3-min accounted for significant proportions of variance observed with performance measures (p < 0.05). Practitioners should consider incorporating CP3-min and 1-Stroke as additional tests for gauging rowing performance.

scholarly journals Analysis of Anthropometric and Body Composition Profile in Male and Female Traditional Rowers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7826
Author(s):  
Alfonso Penichet-Tomas ◽  
Basilio Pueo ◽  
Sergio Selles-Perez ◽  
Jose M. Jimenez-Olmedo
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
National Level ◽  
Large Effect Size ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Rowing Performance ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

The anthropometric profile has a fundamental role in rowing performance and young talent detection. The objective of this study was to analyze the anthropometric profile, body composition, and somatotype in traditional rowers, and to analyze which variables can be used as predictors of rowing performance. Twenty-four rowers competing at national level participated in this study, thirteen men and eleven women. Significant differences (p < 0.001) were observed in the height of male rowers (large effect size, d = 1.8) and in body mass (very large effect size, d = 2.4). Also, muscle mass reached a higher percentage in male rowers (d = 3.7), whereas the sum of seven skinfolds (d = 2.0) and body fat percentage (d = 2.0) reached higher values in female rowers, all their difference being significant (p < 0.001) with very large effect size. The somatotype of male rowers was ecto-mesomorph (1.8-4.5-3.0), and the somatotype of female rowers was in the balanced mesomorph (2.8-3.8-2.6). A very strong correlation between height (r = 0.75; p = 0.002) and rowing performance was found in male rowers. Body mass (r = 0.70; p = 0.009) and muscle mass (r = 0.83; p = 0.001) showed also very strong correlation in female rowers. Finally, height was the best predictor of performance for male rowers (R2 = 0.56, p < 0.003) and muscle mass for female rowers (R2 = 0.68, p < 0.002). The anthropometric profile of male and female traditional rowers showed differences to be considered in training programs and talent selection.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of two different methods of anaerobic capacity assessment in sedentary young men

2010 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Klasnja ◽  
Miodrag Drapsin ◽  
Damir Lukac ◽  
Patrik Drid ◽  
Slavko Obadov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peak Power ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Cycle Ergometer ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Wingate Test ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽  
Leg Extension ◽  
Anaerobic Test

Background/Aim. The Wingate anaerobic test is a valid and reliable method of measuring anaerobic capacity. The aim of this study was to determine whether other modified test can be used instead of the Wingate test. Methods. A group of 30 sedentary young men were first tested with a cycle ergometer (classic Wingate test), and then with a dynamometer during 30 s of 'all out' leg extension exercise (modified Wingate test; WAnTe) in order to test anaerobic capacity. Subsequent correlations between these tests were made. Results. Peak power, mean power on cycling ergometer in absolute and relative values were 463 ? 105 W, 316.7 ? 63.8 W, 5.68 ? 1.17 W/kg, 3.68 ? 0.78 W/kg, respectively. On a dynamometer absolute and relative values of maximal and mean load in kg and power in Watts were 136.54 ? 21.3 kg, 1.67 ? 0.26; 128.65 ? 19.93 kg, 1.57 ? 0.24 kg, 657 ? 125.87 W, and 8 ? 1.54 W/kg, respectively. There was no correlation between 5 s intervals of the classic Wingate test and WAnTe during the first, fourth and fifth intervals, but in the second (r = 0.49, p < 0.05), third (r = 0.38, p < 0.05) and last 5 s intervals (r = 0.39, p < 0.05), and also in peak power and mean power (r = 0.42, p < 0.05 and r = 0.45, p < 0.05 respectively), a significant positive correlation was detected. Conclusion. A modified Wingate test of leg extension on a dynamometer in sedentary young men shows a correlation with the classic Wingate test only in parameters of peak power, and mean power and the second, the third and the last 5 s intervals. Because of that it should only be used for orientation, whereas for precise measurements of anaerobic capacity the classic Wingate test should be used.

Dietary Supplementation and Improved Anaerobic Performance

1994 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl M. Maresh ◽  
Lawrence E. Armstrong ◽  
Jay R. Hoffman ◽  
Daniel R. Hannon ◽  
Catherine L. V. Gabaree ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Peak Plasma ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Wingate Test ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
Anaerobic Performance ◽  
Plasma Lactate ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Daily Dose

In the present study, the effects of an increased daily dose of a dietary supplement (ATP-E, 0.2 g ··) on Wingate test performance were examined in 12 men (21 ± 1.6 years) prior to and following 14 days of supplement and placebo ingestion. A double-blind and counterbalanced design was used. Results revealed higher (p< .007) preexercise blood ATP (95.4 ± 10.5 μmol ·) for the entire group following 14 days of ATP-E ingestion compared to placebo measures (87.6 ± 10.9 μmol ·). Mean power (667 ± 73 W) was higher (p< .008) after 14 days of ATP-E ingestion versus placebo (619 ± 67 W). Peak plasma lactate was lower (p< .07) after 14 days of ATP-E ingestion (14.9 ± 2.8 mmol ·) compared to placebo (16.3 ± 1.6 mmol ·). These data suggested that the improvement in 30-s Wingate test performance in this group may be related to the increased dose of ATP-E.

Performance on the Wingate Anaerobic Test and Maturation

1997 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil Armstrong ◽  
Joanne R. Welsman ◽  
Brian J. Kirby
Keyword(s):  
Blood Lactate ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sexual Maturation ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Pubic Hair ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽  
Salivary Testosterone ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
Anaerobic Test

The influence of sexual maturation on the Wingate anaerobic test performance of 100 boys and 100 girls, ages 12.2 ±0.4 years, was examined using Tanner’s indices of pubic hair and, in boys, salivary testosterone as measures of maturation. No sex differences (p > .05) in either peak power (PP) or mean power (MP) were revealed. Significant main effects (p < .01) for maturation were detected for both PP and MP expressed in W, W · kg−1, or with body mass controlled using allometric principles. Testosterone did not increase the variance in PP or MP explained by body mass alone (p > .05). No sex or maturational effects were observed for postexercise blood lactate (p > .05). Testosterone was not (p > .05) correlated with blood lactate. Thus, sexual maturation exerts an influence on PP and MP independent of body mass, but maturational effects on postexercise blood lactate remain to be proven in this age group.

scholarly journals Analysis of anaerobic capacity in rowers using Wingate test on cycle and rowing ergometer

2010 ◽  
Vol 63 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 620-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Klasnja ◽  
Otto Barak ◽  
Jelena Popadic-Gacesa ◽  
Miodrag Drapsin ◽  
Aleksandar Knezevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peak Power ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Mechanical Efficiency ◽  
Wingate Test ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Specific Test ◽  
High Power Output ◽  
Rowing Ergometer ◽  
The Mean

The 30-s all-out Wingate test has been used in athletes of all sport specialties to measure the capacity for short duration, high power output while cycling. The aim of this study was to establish differences in measuring anaerobic capacity between the classic Wingate test on a cycling ergometer and the modified Wingate test on a rowing ergometer in rowers. A group of 20 rowers was tested by both the cycle and rowing ergometers during 30s of maximum power to test anaerobic capacity and to make correlation between these tests. The parameters measured were the peak power and mean power. The peak power on the cycling ergometer was 475?75.1W and 522.4?81W (p<0.05) on the rowing ergometer. The mean power on the cycling ergometer and the rowing ergometer was 344.4?51.1W and 473.7W?67.2, (p<0.05) respectively. The maximum values were achieved at the same time on both ergometers, but remained on the higher level till the end of the test on the rowing ergometer. By correlating the anaerobic parameters of the classic Wingate test and a modified Wingate test on the rowing ergometer a significant positive correlation was detected in the peak power (r=0.63, p<0.05) as well as in the mean power (r=0.65, p<0.05). The results show that the rowers achieved better results of the anaerobic parameters on the rowing ergometer compared to the cycling ergometer due to a better mechanical efficiency. It is concluded that the modified Wingate test on the rowing ergometer can be used in rowers for testing their anaerobic capacity as a sport specific test ergometer since it provides more precise results.

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