Single and combined effect of kinesio tape and warm-up on sprint cycling performance

Abstract Background The fact that kinesio tape may be capable to enhance muscle power would qualify it as practical tool to be considered during passive warm-up (WU) or coupled with active WU processes prior to power-based performance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the single and combined effect of kinesio tape (KT) and WU on sprint cycling performance. Methods In a repeated measure design, fifteen participants underwent six sessions to assess sprint cycling performance involving a combination of three taping conditions (without KT: NoKT; with KT positioned vertically over the thigh muscles KT; with KT positioned horizontally over the thigh muscles: Sham) with two pre-exercise routines (with WU: WU; without WU: NoWU) in a randomized order. Allometric scaling of peak power (PP) and average power (AP) values were considered for each sprint. Results KT-WU demonstrated the highest PP and AP with respect to the other conditions (p < 0.05), except for AP that was similar to Sham-WU (p > 0.05). Moreover, NoKT-NoWU showed the lowest PP and AP with respect to the other conditions (p < 0.05). Conclusions Overall, our findings suggest that kinesio tape might be a possible tool to be combined with an active WU routine, inducing benefit on sprint performance. Moreover, KT may be considered a potential strategy to include within a passive WU, perhaps where an active WU is not feasible. However, as the influence of KT on muscle function is still unclear, our results should not be overinterpreted.

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Acute Effects of Different Postactivation Potentiation Protocols on Traditional Rowing Performance

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18010080 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 80

Author(s):

Alfonso Penichet-Tomas ◽

Jose M. Jimenez-Olmedo ◽

Luis Serra Torregrosa ◽

Basilio Pueo

Keyword(s):

Effect Size ◽

Muscle Power ◽

Average Power ◽

Postactivation Potentiation ◽

Warm Up ◽

Maximal Load ◽

Rowing Performance ◽

Load Intensity ◽

And Performance ◽

Student’S T

Postactivation potentiation (PAP) describes an initial muscular activation with a submaximal or maximal load intensity that produces acute improvements in muscle power and performance in subsequent explosive activities. The objective of this study was to compare the effect of different PAP protocols in rowing performance. A crossover design involving seven rowers was used, in which two different PAP protocols were applied: PAP of maximal conditioning contractions (PAP MCC) on a rowing ergometer to provide greater transferability and, thus, enhance the magnitude of PAP stimuli on subsequent rowing performance; and PAP of maximal strength contractions (PAP MSC) in half squat and bench pull exercises, similar to the main exercises in rowing strength training, to perform a 20 s “all-out” test simulating a competition start. Student’s t-test was used to compare means of the variables (p < 0.05). Effect size statistics were calculated using Cohen’s d. The PAP MCC protocol resulted in significant differences, with an extremely large effect size in average power output (p = 0.034, d = 0.98) in the first 3 (p = 0.019, d = 1.15) and first 5 (p = 0.036, d = 0.91) strokes. This group also reached a greater number of strokes (p = 0.049, d = 2.29) and strokes per minute (p = 0.046, d = 1.15). PAP with maximal conditioning contractions in rowing warm-up enhanced subsequent rowing sprint and is an advisable strategy to potentiate performance at the start of rowing competitions and sprint regattas.

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Potentiation of sprint cycling performance: the effects of a high-inertia ergometer warm-up

Journal of Sports Sciences ◽

10.1080/02640414.2016.1215492 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 (14) ◽

pp. 1442-1450 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Lynne A. Munro ◽

Stephen R. Stannard ◽

Philip W. Fink ◽

Andrew Foskett

Keyword(s):

Cycling Performance ◽

Warm Up ◽

Sprint Cycling

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Warm-up effects on muscle oxygenation, metabolism and sprint cycling performance

European Journal of Applied Physiology ◽

10.1007/s00421-011-2262-z ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 112 (8) ◽

pp. 3129-3139 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Anna Wittekind ◽

Chris E. Cooper ◽

Clare E. Elwell ◽

Terence S. Leung ◽

Ralph Beneke

Keyword(s):

Cycling Performance ◽

Muscle Oxygenation ◽

Warm Up ◽

Sprint Cycling

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Reducing Muscle Temperature Drop after Warm-up Improves Sprint Cycling Performance

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/mss.0b013e31826fba7f ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

pp. 359-365 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

STEVE H. FAULKNER ◽

RICHARD A. FERGUSON ◽

NICOLA GERRETT ◽

MAARTEN HUPPERETS ◽

SIMON G. HODDER ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Temperature Drop ◽

Cycling Performance ◽

Muscle Temperature ◽

Warm Up ◽

Sprint Cycling

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Comparing Active, Passive, and Combined Warm-Ups Among Junior Alpine Skiers in −7°C

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2020-0300 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Kerry McGawley ◽

Matt Spencer ◽

Anna Olofsson ◽

Erik P. Andersson

Keyword(s):

Average Power ◽

Cycling Performance ◽

Transition Phase ◽

Warm Up ◽

Cycling Test ◽

Subzero Temperatures ◽

Passive Transition ◽

Average Power Output ◽

Alpine Skiers ◽

Experimental Trials

Context: Warming up in very cold climates and maintaining an elevated body temperature prior to a race is challenging for snow-sport athletes. Purpose: To investigate the effects of active (ACT), passive (PAS), and a combination of ACT and PAS (COM) warm-ups on maximal physical performance in a subzero environment among snow-sport athletes. Methods: Ten junior alpine skiers completed 3 experimental trials in −7.2 (0.2)°C. The ACT involved 5 minutes of moderate cycling, 3 × 15-second accelerations, a 6-second sprint, 5 countermovement jumps (CMJs), and a 10-minute passive transition phase, while in PAS, participants wore a lower-body heated garment for 24 minutes. In COM, participants completed the active warm-up, then wore the heated garment during the transition phase. Two maximal CMJs and a 90-second maximal isokinetic cycling test followed the warm-up. Results: CMJ performance was likely (P = .150) and very likely (P = .013) greater in ACT and COM, respectively, versus PAS. Average power output during the cycling test was likely (P = .074) greater in ACT and COM versus PAS. Participants felt likely to almost certainly warmer (P < .01) and more comfortable (P = .161) during ACT and COM versus PAS. In addition, participants felt likely warmer (P = .136) and very likely more comfortable (P = .161) in COM versus ACT. Conclusions: COM resulted in significantly improved CMJ performance versus PAS while both ACT and COM led to likely improved 90-second cycling performance. Participants felt significantly warmer during ACT and COM versus PAS and likely warmer in COM versus ACT. Therefore, a combined warm-up is recommended for alpine skiers performing in subzero temperatures.

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Understanding Sprint-Cycling Performance: The Integration of Muscle Power, Resistance, and Modeling

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2.1.5 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 5-21 ◽

Cited By ~ 42

Author(s):

James C. Martin ◽

Christopher J. Davidson ◽

Eric R. Pardyjak

Keyword(s):

Muscle Power ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Laboratory Data ◽

Cycling Performance ◽

Road Cycling ◽

Recent Innovation ◽

Competitive Success ◽

Sprint Cycling ◽

Resistive Forces ◽

Performance Determinants

Sprint-cycling performance is paramount to competitive success in over half the world-championship and Olympic races in the sport of cycling. This review examines the current knowledge behind the interaction of propulsive and resistive forces that determine sprint performance. Because of recent innovation in field power-measuring devices, actual data from both elite track- and road-cycling sprint performances provide additional insight into key performance determinants and allow for the construction of complex models of sprint-cycling performance suitable for forward integration. Modeling of various strategic scenarios using a variety of field and laboratory data can highlight the relative value for certain tactically driven choices during competition.

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Has kinesio tape a thermal effect on sprint cycling performance? A thermographic study.

10.21611/qirt.2016.035 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

D. Formenti ◽

N. Ludwig ◽

A. Trecroci ◽

A. Rossi ◽

I. Fernandez-Cuevas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Thermal Effect ◽

Cycling Performance ◽

Kinesio Tape ◽

Thermographic Study ◽

Sprint Cycling

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KINETIC INDICATORS OF TRAINING METHODS AND SELECTION OF YOUNG ROWERS

sportlogia ◽

10.5550/sgia.211701.en.rmms ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 13-24

Author(s):

Željko M. Rajković ◽

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Darko N. Mitrović ◽

Vladimir K. Miletić ◽

Petar M. Spaić ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Average Power ◽

The Other ◽

Training Methods ◽

Average Force ◽

Other Hand ◽

The World ◽

Strict Selection ◽

Selection Of

Modern diagnostics in rowing enables more and more possibilities for recording, and comparing numerous stroke variables. At the same time, many coaches fall into the trap of strict respect for the prescribed norms, ratios, and temporarily results, which the athlete must achieve if he wants to stay in the world of competitive rowing. On the example of the comparison of rowing schools RC "Danubius" and RC "Partizan", descriptive indicators are on the side of RC "Danubius" at a time of 2000m, average force and average power. No significant differences were found in average force (sig = 0,167) between rowers of RC "Danubius" and RC "Partizan", while statistically significant differences were recorded in time at 2000m (sig = 0,036) and power (sig = 0,02) in favor of rowers of RC “Danubius”. On the other hand, a higher correlation of average force (-0,955) and power (-0,928) with time on 2000m was achieved by RC "Partizan" than RC "Danubius" (-0,931) and (-0,896). The correlation between the average force, and the average power within one team shows a higher correlation for RC “Partizan" (0,95) compared to RC "Danubius" (0,755). The obtained results are not enough for single rower or crew elimination from competition to recreational section in the process of too frequent and strict selection of rowers, considering different possible ways of building rowing techniques and numerous parasitic factors that may affect measured variables, specialy at the age under 14 and novice rowers in general.

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Short-term Creatine Supplementation Improves Maximum Quadriceps Contraction in Women

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ◽

10.1123/ijsnem.13.1.87 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 87-96 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Kenneth W. Kambis ◽

Sarah K. Pizzedaz

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Muscle Function ◽

Muscle Power ◽

Average Power ◽

Creatine Supplementation ◽

Time Of Day ◽

Fat Free Mass ◽

Muscle Performance ◽

Testing Procedures ◽

Post Test

Creatine monohydrate (CrH2O) supplementation has been demonstrated to increase skeletal muscle power output in men. However, its effect upon women is not as clearly defined. This study investigated the effect of oral creatine supplementation upon muscle function, thigh circumference, and body weight in women. Twenty-two consenting college-age women were assigned to 1 of 2 groups matched for dietary and exercise habits, phase of menstrual cycle, and fat-free mass (FFM). After familiarization with testing procedures, pretrial measures of muscle function (5 repetitions 60 deg · s−1 and 50 repetitions 180 deg · s−1) were conducted during maximal voluntary concentric contraction of the preferred quadriceps muscle using an isokinetic dynamometer. Subjects then ingested 0.5 g · kg−1 FFM of either CrH2O or placebo (one fourth dosage 4 times daily) in a double-blind design for 5 days. Resistance exercise was prohibited. After the ingestion phase was completed, all measures were repeated at the same time of day as during pretrials. Statistical analysis revealed time to peak torque in quadriceps extension decreased from pre-test values of 255 ± 11 ms (mean ± SEM) to post-test values of 223 ± 3 ms; average power in extension increased from 103 ± 7 W pre-test to 112 ± 7 W post-test; and, during flexion, average power increased from 59 ± 5 W pre-test to 65 ± 5 W post-test in the creatine group as compared to controls (p ≤ .05). FFM, percent body fat, mid-quadriceps circumference, skinfold thickness of the measured thigh, and total body weight did not change for both groups between trials. We conclude that CrH2O improves muscle performance in women without significant gains in muscle volume or body weight.

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