Effects of work-matched high-intensity intermittent cycling training with different loads and cadences on Wingate anaerobic test performance in university athletes

The aim of this study is to clarify the effects of 3-week work-matched high-intensity intermittent cycling training (HIICT) with different cadences on the VO2max of university athletes. Eighteen university athletes performed HIICT with either 60 rpm (n = 9) or 120 rpm (n = 9). The HIICT consisted of eight sets of 20 s exercise with a 10 s passive rest between each set. The initial training intensity was set at 135% of VO2max and was decreased by 5% every two sets. Athletes in both groups performed nine sessions of HIICT during a 3-week period. The total workload and achievement rate of the workload calculated before experiments in each group were used for analysis. VO2max was measured pre- and post-training. After 3 weeks of training, no significant differences in the total workload and the achievement rate of the workload were found between the two groups. VO2max similarly increased in both groups from pre- to post-training (p = 0.016), with no significant differences between the groups (p = 0.680). These results suggest that cadence during HIICT is not a training variable affecting the effect of VO2max.

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LONGITUDINAL CHANGES IN WINGATE ANAEROBIC TEST PERFORMANCE

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1097/00005768-199805001-01728 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement) ◽

pp. 304 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

N. Armstrong ◽

J. R. Welsman ◽

B. J. Kirby ◽

C. A. Williams

Keyword(s):

Test Performance ◽

Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽

Longitudinal Changes ◽

Anaerobic Test

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The effect of motivational music on wingate anaerobic test performance

Journal of Human Sciences ◽

10.14687/ijhs.v12i2.3254 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 513 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Özkan Işık ◽

Yasin Ersöz ◽

Murat Pazan ◽

Yücel Ocak

Keyword(s):

Test Performance ◽

Anaerobic Power ◽

Anaerobic Capacity ◽

Rank Test ◽

Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽

Physiological Factors ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Difference ◽

Anaerobic Test

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the motivational music on the Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) performance. 16 male students who studied at School of Physical Education and Sports, Kocatepe University participated in the study voluntarily. After demographic characteristics of the voluntaries [age, height, body weight (BW), body mass index (BMI)] were measured without music (pre-test) and with motivational music [>120 bpm (beats per minute)] conditions (post-test). For the analyses of the data; Wilcoxon Rank Test was used in order to detect the difference among the variables. As a result of the measurements taken in with and without music conditions; it was found out that there was a statistically significant difference on behalf of condition with music in terms of maximum anaerobic power (MaxAP), maximum anaerobic capacity (MAC), relative anaerobic power (RAP), relative anaerobic capacity (RAC) and fatigue index (FI) values (p<0,05), while there was no statistically significant difference in terms of minimum anaerobic power (MinAP) values (p>0,05). It was determined that the motivational music has positive effects on the WAnT performance. However; although it was seen that motivational music increased the WAnT performance, we were of the opinion that this effect emerged thanks to the increased psycho-physiological factors caused by music.

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Enhancement on Wingate Anaerobic Test Performance With Hyperventilation

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2015-0001 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 627-634

Author(s):

Renate M. Leithäuser ◽

Dieter Böning ◽

Matthias Hütler ◽

Ralph Beneke

Keyword(s):

Body Mass ◽

Test Performance ◽

Average Power ◽

Respiratory Alkalosis ◽

Peak Oxygen Uptake ◽

Metabolic Energy ◽

Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽

Performance Effects ◽

Anaerobic Test ◽

Mass Test

Relatively long-lasting metabolic alkalizing procedures such as bicarbonate ingestion have potential for improving performance in long-sprint to middle-distance events. Within a few minutes, hyperventilation can induce respiratory alkalosis. However, corresponding performance effects are missing or equivocal at best.Purpose:To test a potential performance-enhancing effect of respiratory alkalosis in a 30-s Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT).Methods:10 men (mean ± SD age 26.6 ± 4.9 y, height 184.4 ± 6.1 cm, body-mass test 1 80.7 ± 7.7 kg, body-mass test 2 80.4 ± 7.2 kg, peak oxygen uptake 3.95 ± 0.43 L/min) performed 2 WAnTs, 1 with and 1 without a standardized 15-min hyperventilation program pre-WAnT in randomized order separated by 1 wk.Results:Compared with the control condition, hyperventilation reduced (all P < .01) pCO2 (40.5 ± 2.8 vs 22.5 ± 1.6 mm Hg) and HCO3− (25.5 ± 1.7 vs 22.7 ± 1.6 mmol/L) and increased (all P < .01) pH (7.41 ± 0.01 vs 7.61 ± 0.03) and actual base excess (1.4 ± 1.4 vs 3.2 ± 1.6 mmol/L) pre-WAnT with an ergogenic effect on WAnT average power (681 ± 41 vs 714 ± 44 W) and total metabolic energy (138 ± 12 vs. 144 ± 13 kJ) based on an increase in glycolytic energy (81 ± 13 vs 88 ± 13 kJ).Conclusion:Hyperventilation-induced respiratory alkalosis can enhance WAnT cycling sprint performance well in the magnitude of what is seen after successful bicarbonate ingestion.

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No Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Anaerobic Test Performance in Resistance-trained Individuals

Research Directs in Strength and Performance ◽

10.53520/rdsp2021.10517 ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Direct Current ◽

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽

Test Performance ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Rest Period ◽

Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽

Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽

Direct Current Stimulation ◽

Dependent Variables ◽

Anaerobic Test

Introduction: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) sends a weak electrical current through the cerebral cortex. tDCS has been shown to be effective in longer activities (>75s) but minimal research has been performed with short, anaerobic tests. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of tDCS on Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) performance. Methods: Fifteen young, resistance-trained adults (23.7±2.7 years; BMI 24.9±2.6 kg×m-2; 12 males) volunteered for this study. Electrodes were placed at T3 and FP2 for anodal stimulation of the insular cortex (IC), and 2mA of current was supplied for 20 minutes; after a short rest period, subjects performed a WAnT. Dependent variables included peak/mean/relative power, peak heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Experimental and sham conditions were utilized. Paired-samples t-tests were used to determine the effect of tDCS on the dependent variables. Results: Peak power in the experimental condition (1,019.0±237.5W) was not different than that of the sham (1,008.3±240.4W; p=.638). There were no differences in any other WAnT variables, and no differences in peak HR or RPE (all p>.05). Conclusions: The results from this study suggest that tDCS in resistance-trained individuals is not effective in improving performance on an anaerobic test. In addition, it is still considered experimental and its ethical use is questionable.

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Effects of 3-Week Work-Matched High-Intensity Intermittent Cycling Training with Different Cadences on VO2max in University Athletes

10.20944/preprints201808.0469.v1 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Nobuyasu Tomabechi ◽

Kazuki Takizawa ◽

Keisuke Shibata ◽

Masao Mizuno

Keyword(s):

High Intensity ◽

Work Load ◽

Total Work ◽

Training Intensity ◽

Initial Training ◽

Vo2 Max ◽

Achievement Rate ◽

Training Variable ◽

Cycling Training ◽

University Athletes

The aim of this study was to clarify effects of 3-week work-matched high-intensity intermittent cycling training (HIICT) with different cadences on VO2max in university athletes. Eighteen university athletes performed HIICT with either 60 rpm (n = 9) or 120 rpm (n = 9). HIICT consisted of eight sets of 20-s exercise with a 10-s passive rest between each sets. The initial training intensity was set at 135% of VO2 max and was decreased by 5% every two sets. Athletes in both groups performed 9 sessions of HIICT during 3-week. The total work-load and achievement rate of the work load calculated before experiments in each group were used for analysis. VO2max was measured pre and post-training. After 3-week of training, no significant differences in the total work-load and achievement rate of the work load were found between the two groups. VO2max similarly increased in both groups from pre to post training (p = 0.016), with no significant differences between the groups (p = 0.680). These results suggest that cadence during HIICT is not training variable affecting effect of VO2max.

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Performance on the Wingate Anaerobic Test and Maturation

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.9.3.253 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 253-261 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

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.

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Effects of Body Weight vs. Lean Body Mass on Wingate Anaerobic Test Performance in Endurance Athletes

International Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1055/a-1114-6206 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (08) ◽

pp. 545-551

Author(s):

Miguel Ángel Galán-Rioja ◽

Fernando González-Mohíno ◽

Dajo Sanders ◽

Jesús Mellado ◽

José María González-Ravé

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Lean Body Mass ◽

Body Mass ◽

Test Performance ◽

Test Body ◽

Mean Power ◽

Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽

Individual Level ◽

Power Outputs ◽

Anaerobic Test

AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine the influence of body weight or lean body mass-based load on Wingate Anaerobic Test performance in male and female endurance trained individuals. Thirty-one participants (22 male cyclists and triathletes and 9 female triathletes) completed two randomized Wingate Anaerobic Test (body weight and lean body mass loads) in stationary start. There were no significant differences in power outputs variables between loads in any group. However, when comparing specific groups within the sample (e. g. cyclists vs cyclists) medium to large effect sizes were observed for Relative Mean Power Output (ES=0.53), Relative Lowest Power (ES=0.99) and Relative Power Muscle Mass (ES=0.54). Regarding gender differences, male cyclists and triathletes displayed higher relative and absolute power outputs (p<0.001) compared to female triathletes regardless of the protocol used. FI was lower in female triathletes compared to male triathletes and cyclists in body weight (p<0.001) and lean body mass (p<0.01) protocols. Body composition and anthropometric characteristics were similar in male cyclists and triathletes, but there were differences between genders. These results suggest that using either body weight-based or lean body mass-based load can be used interchangeably. However, there may be some practically relevant differences when evaluating this on an individual level.

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