Predictors of performance can aid coaches and trainers in prescribing exercise programs for rowing athletes. To date, most of the prediction models have been developed for runners and cyclists. Purpose: The aim of thi...Predictors of performance can aid coaches and trainers in prescribing exercise programs for rowing athletes. To date, most of the prediction models have been developed for runners and cyclists. Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop a regression model to predict performance of a simulated 2 kilometer rowing ergometer time trial. Methods: A group of mixed gender rowing athletes (n = 12) completed in a counterbalanced order a 2 kilometer rowing time trial and a continuous progressively incremented graded exercise test on a rowing ergometer. Subjects were 23.91 ± 4.99 years old, weighed 79.14 ± 12.85 kg, were 187.38 ± 12.60 cm, had a VO2max of 55.48 ± 10.32 mL/kg/min and had 3.17 ± 2.79 years of rowing experience. Physiological measures were recorded during both testing protocols. Results: Maximum power/stroke ratio (r =-0.96, p < 0.001), power/stroke ratio at the ventilatory breakpoint (r =-0.90, p < 0.001), maximal oxygen uptake (r =-0.84, p < 0.001) and oxygen uptake at the ventilatory breakpoint (r =-0.82, p < 0.001) were found to be strong and significant predictors of 2 kilometer rowing performance. Conclusion: The four significant predictors of rowing performance suggest training should focus on improving both aerobic capacity and strength. Practical Application: Rowing training should focus on developing hip and leg aerobic and anaerobic capacities to improve performance. Developing strength improves mechanical efficiency as well as raising anaerobic thresholds allowing athletes to utilize a larger portion of their aerobic capacity.展开更多
:Objective To establish an effective exercise prescription, the exercise capacity of obese subjects was investigated.Methods In 71 male obese (body mass index: BMI≥26.4) Japanese, aged 26-77 years, the body compositi...:Objective To establish an effective exercise prescription, the exercise capacity of obese subjects was investigated.Methods In 71 male obese (body mass index: BMI≥26.4) Japanese, aged 26-77 years, the body composition and physical fitness such as aerobic exercise level, muscle strength and flexibility were determined and compared with those of age- and sex-matched 71 borderline (24.2≤BMI<26.4) and 71 normal Japanese men (19.8≤BMI<24.2). The relationship between body composition and other parameters was evaluated in obese subjects.Results In obese subjects, body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, waist hip ratio, and skinfold thickness were higher than those of borderline and normal subjects. Lower aerobic exercise level and weight bearing index (WBI) were noted in obese subjects. There was a negative correlation between waist hip ratio and aerobic exercise level (oxygen uptake at ventilatory threshold) (r=-0.509, P<0.01) and also between waist hip ratio and WBI (r=-0.315, P<0.01). Conclusions Lower physical fitness is considered to be a general characteristic of male obese Japanese, and the accumulation of visceral adipose tissue might affect exercise capacity.展开更多
文摘Predictors of performance can aid coaches and trainers in prescribing exercise programs for rowing athletes. To date, most of the prediction models have been developed for runners and cyclists. Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop a regression model to predict performance of a simulated 2 kilometer rowing ergometer time trial. Methods: A group of mixed gender rowing athletes (n = 12) completed in a counterbalanced order a 2 kilometer rowing time trial and a continuous progressively incremented graded exercise test on a rowing ergometer. Subjects were 23.91 ± 4.99 years old, weighed 79.14 ± 12.85 kg, were 187.38 ± 12.60 cm, had a VO2max of 55.48 ± 10.32 mL/kg/min and had 3.17 ± 2.79 years of rowing experience. Physiological measures were recorded during both testing protocols. Results: Maximum power/stroke ratio (r =-0.96, p < 0.001), power/stroke ratio at the ventilatory breakpoint (r =-0.90, p < 0.001), maximal oxygen uptake (r =-0.84, p < 0.001) and oxygen uptake at the ventilatory breakpoint (r =-0.82, p < 0.001) were found to be strong and significant predictors of 2 kilometer rowing performance. Conclusion: The four significant predictors of rowing performance suggest training should focus on improving both aerobic capacity and strength. Practical Application: Rowing training should focus on developing hip and leg aerobic and anaerobic capacities to improve performance. Developing strength improves mechanical efficiency as well as raising anaerobic thresholds allowing athletes to utilize a larger portion of their aerobic capacity.
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文摘:Objective To establish an effective exercise prescription, the exercise capacity of obese subjects was investigated.Methods In 71 male obese (body mass index: BMI≥26.4) Japanese, aged 26-77 years, the body composition and physical fitness such as aerobic exercise level, muscle strength and flexibility were determined and compared with those of age- and sex-matched 71 borderline (24.2≤BMI<26.4) and 71 normal Japanese men (19.8≤BMI<24.2). The relationship between body composition and other parameters was evaluated in obese subjects.Results In obese subjects, body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, waist hip ratio, and skinfold thickness were higher than those of borderline and normal subjects. Lower aerobic exercise level and weight bearing index (WBI) were noted in obese subjects. There was a negative correlation between waist hip ratio and aerobic exercise level (oxygen uptake at ventilatory threshold) (r=-0.509, P<0.01) and also between waist hip ratio and WBI (r=-0.315, P<0.01). Conclusions Lower physical fitness is considered to be a general characteristic of male obese Japanese, and the accumulation of visceral adipose tissue might affect exercise capacity.
