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This study aimed to describe and compare the pacing strategy and performance of world level under 19 (U19), under 23(U23) and senior single scullers during world championship races. Data are from 8 years of Rowing World Championships A and B finals of single scull races for U19, U23 and senior age scullers. Pacing was determined for velocity, stroke rate and, distance per stroke (SD). Scullers presented a fast start strategy for all races investigated. There was no significant difference in pacing between age groups. Velocity peaked at the 100m (U19) and 150m (U23 and senior) mark. The scullers in the older age groups showed superior performance scores of the studied variables. U19, Under 23 and senior single scullers present similar pacing regardless of their age group. Performance of single sculler improve from U19, to U23 to senior for both lightweight and heavyweight classes. The results of this study may serve as a reference for athletes, coaches, and sports scientists to be implemented in training.

The understanding of fatigue development during Archery competition would guide sports scientists, coaches and athletes on how to optimize the training routines of athletes from different competitive levels. This study investigated the effect of expertise level on physiological responses, during simulated archery competition (double-round 70m, 12 series, 6 arrows for an elite Brazilian Archer (EA) and a Novice Archer (NA). Ratings of perceived exertion, blood lactate and glucose, handgrip strength and electromyography were registered at the beginning, after each set from the 2nd to the 12tharrow and, 30-min after the competition simulation. The EA showed a greater handgrip strength for both arms, a constant lower mean RMS value (Baseline 0.279V and 12th set 0.221V, -20.7%), and a stable MF value throughout the competition (Baseline 146Hz to 12th set 140Hz). The NA showed a smaller handgrip strength, an increase in RMS after the 6th set towards the end of the competition (Baseline 0.387V, 6th 0.576V, and 12th set 0.720V, +46.2%) and a minor decrease in MF from the 6th to the end of 12th set (2nd set 122Hz, 4th set 127Hz, 6th set 112Hz and 12th set 117Hz, - 4.1%). In summary, all the fatigue-related markers showed a mild response to the Archery competition simulation, although a greater magnitude was observed in the NA, compared to the EA. This study reported the physiologic demands of an Archery simulated competition, in an official format, allowing coaches and sport scientists to draw more confident decisions on competition strategy and training design. Resumo O entendimento da fadiga durante a competição de Tiro com Arco pode auxiliar na otimização da rotina de treinamento de atletas em diferentes níveis competitivos. Este estudo investigou o efeito do nível de experiência do atleta sobre as respostas fisiológicas, durante competição simulada de Tiro com Arco para um atleta de elite (EA) e um arqueiro iniciante (NA). Esforço percebido, concentração de lactato e glicose sanguínea, força de preensão manual e eletromiografia foram registrados no início, após cada série e, 30-min após a simulação. O EA apresentou maior força de preensão manual para ambos braços, valor de média RMS constantemente mais baixo (Baseline 0,279V e 12ª série 0,221V, -20,7%), e valor de MF estável no decorrer da competição (Baseline 146Hz a 12a série 140Hz). O NA demonstrou menor força de preensão manual, aumento na RMS após a 6a série até o final da competição (Baseline 0,387V, 6a 0,576V, and 12a série 0,720V, +46,2%) e pequena diminuição na MF da 6ª até o final da 12ª série (2a série 122Hz, 4a série 127Hz, 6a série 112Hz e 12a série 117Hz, - 4,1%). Assim, todos os marcadores relacionados a fadiga apresentaram resposta discreta na simulação de competição de Tiro com Arco, com maior magnitude no NA, em comparação com EA. Este estudo apresentou as demandas fisiológicas da competição simulada de Tiro com Arco, no formato oficial, permitindo que treinadores e cientistas do esporte possam tomar decisões com maior confiança sobre estratégias de competição e treinamento.

This technical report aims to determine the validity and the accuracy of the VERT Wearable Jump Monitor. The participants of this study were all experienced volleyball players from the U18 category from the Brazilian National team. To assess jump performance, the VERT scores were compared to the VERTEC (jump and reach device). Each athlete performed 3 attack and 3 block jumps in a random, counterbalanced order, and the average score was registered. In the attack jumps, the VERTEC and VERT mean ± SD scores were 70.9±8.2 and 76.3±7.5 cm, respectively, and the typical error of the estimate (TEE) as a coefficient of variation (CV) was 7.8% (90% CL 7.0 to 8.9%). VERTEC and VERT devices presented a very large Pearson’s correlation for attack jumps (r=0.75; 90% CL 0.68 to 0.81). In addition, the mean±SD block jumps were 53.7±6.1 and 58.5±5.7 cm for the VERTEC and VERT, respectively and the TEE as a CV was 7.9% (90% CL 7.1 to 8.9%). Pearson’s correlation coefficient was very large for block jumps (r=0.75; 90% CL 0.67 to 0.81). The VERT device was found to be a very practical tool to quantify jump performance in volleyball players.

Purpose: To compare the metabolic cost of paddling on different commercially available kayak ergometers using a standardized kayak incremental exercise protocol. Methods: Six male sprint kayak athletes undertook an incremental exercise protocol on 3 different kayak ergometers utilizing a randomized counterbalanced pair-matched design. Results: Mean maximal aerobic power on the WEBA ergometer (265 [14] W) was significantly higher than on the Dansprint (238 [9] W) and KayakPro® (247 [21] W, P −1) was significantly lower (P −1, respectively). Blood lactate concentration response at the sixth stage was significantly lower for the WEBA (3.5 [0.8] mmol·L−1), compared with KayakPro and Dansprint (5.4 [1.2] and 5.6 [1.5] mmol·L−1, P = .012, ES = 0.20). Stroke rate was significantly higher, without any effect of pacing during the submaximal stages for the Dansprint, compared with the WEBA (P P Conclusions: This study demonstrated that paddling on different kayak ergometers when controlling power output elicits different metabolic and work outputs. It is recommended that scientists and coaches avoid testing on different ergometers and regularly calibrate these devices. Moreover, when an ergometer has been calibrated against a first principle device, it is necessary to consider calibration of various drag settings, due to their impact on stroke rate. Further research should explore the relationship between drag settings and stroke rate.

This study aimed to profile the physiological characteristics of junior sprint kayak athletes (n = 21, VO2max 4.1 ± 0.7 L/min, training experience 2.7 ± 1.2 y) and to establish the relationship between physiological variables (VO2max, VO2 kinetics, muscle-oxygen kinetics, paddling efficiency) and sprint kayak performance. VO2max, power at VO2max, power:weight ratio, paddling efficiency, VO2 at lactate threshold, and whole-body and muscle oxygen kinetics were determined on a kayak ergometer in the laboratory. Separately, on-water time trials (TT) were completed over 200 m and 1000 m. Large to nearly perfect (−.5 to −.9) inverse relationships were found between the physiological variables and on-water TT performance across both distances. Paddling efficiency and lactate threshold shared moderate to very large correlations (−.4 to −.7) with 200- and 1000-m performance. In addition, trivial to large correlations (−.11 to −.5) were observed between muscle-oxygenation parameters, muscle and whole-body oxygen kinetics, and performance. Multiple regression showed that 88% of the unadjusted variance for the 200-m TT performance was explained by VO2max, peripheral muscle deoxygenation, and maximal aerobic power (P < .001), whereas 85% of the unadjusted variance in 1000-m TT performance was explained by VO2max and deoxyhemoglobin (P < .001). The current findings show that well-trained junior sprint kayak athletes possess a high level of relative aerobic fitness and highlight the importance of the peripheral muscle metabolism for sprint kayak performance, particularly in 200-m races, where finalists and nonfinalists are separated by very small margins. Such data highlight the relative aerobic-fitness variables that can be used as benchmarks for talent-identification programs or monitoring longitudinal athlete development. However, such approaches need further investigation.

Methods:This study compared 3 commercially available ergometers for within- and between-brands difference to a first-principle calibration rig. Results:All ergometers underestimated true mean power, with errors of 27.6% ± 3.7%, 4.5% ± 3.5%, and 22.5% ± 1.9% for the KayakPro, WEBA, and Dansprint, respectively. Within-brand ergometer power differences ranged from 17 ± 9 to 22 ± 11 W for the KayakPro, 3 ± 4 to 4 ± 4 W for the WEBA, and 5 ± 3 to 5 ± 4 W for the Dansprint. The linear-regression analysis showed that most kayak ergometers have a stable coefficient of variation (0.9–1.7%) with a moderate effect size. Conclusion:Taken collectively, these findings show that different ergometers present inconsistent outcomes. Therefore, we suggest that athlete testing be conducted on the same ergometer brand, preferably the same ergometer. Optimally, that ergometer should be calibrated using a first-principle device before any athlete testing block.

This study aimed to profile pacing strategies and pacing profile of world-class kayakers during world championships. Data were from publically available websites of eight international competitive ...

O presente estudo investigou o comportamento do esforço percebido, percepção de fontes e sintomas de estresse e de ocorrência e incidência de sintomas associados a inflamações do trato respiratório superior (ITRS) em atletas de elite do sexo feminino de canoagem velocidade, durante sete semanas de preparação para um campeonato internacional. Para tanto foram utilizados os instrumentos de: medida de esforço percebido da sessão (EPS); o DALDA e o WURSS-21. A ANOVA de Friedman foi utilizada a fim de verificar a hipótese de igualdade entre as sete semanas de investigação para cada uma das variáveis. O nível de significância foi estabelecido em 5%. O teste de Wilcoxon foi utilizado como "post-hoc" com o ajuste de Bonferroni, quando necessário. Os resultados para EPS revelaram diferença significante entre as sete semanas de investigação. Foram localizadas diferenças entre as semanas recuperativas e as semanas de intensificação do treinamento. Diferenças significantes foram reveladas para os sintomas de estresse (Parte B do DALDA) sinalizando para a sensibilidade do instrumento para discriminar semanas de intensificação e semanas recuperativas de carga de treinamento. O WURSS-21 revelou diferenças significantes na ocorrência e incidência de ITRS entre a semana de maior volume de treinamento (semana 1) e as demais semanas investigadas, exceto com a semana 2. Os resultados permitem concluir que os instrumentos utilizados na presente investigação podem ser úteis para monitorar as alterações no esforço percebido da sessão, fadiga, percepção de sintomas de estresse e de ocorrências de ITRS.

O modelo de velocidade crítica com dois parâmetros vem sendo utilizado para a determinação do desempenho aeróbio e anaeróbio. No entanto, o modelo com três parâmetros prevê um parâmetro adicional correspondente à velocidade instantânea máxima (Vmáx) ao modelo original, tendo impacto sobre a estimativa dos outros dois parâmetros. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar e comparar a relação da velocidade crítica (VCrit), fornecida pelos modelos com dois (VCrit-2parâmetros) e três (VCrit-3parâmetros) parâmetros, com a velocidade média mantida em esforço máximo de 6.000m (V6000m) na canoagem. Nove canoístas (17,4 ± 2,4 anos) competitivos do sexo masculino realizaram, em dias diferentes, testes máximos de 200, 500, 1.000, 1.800 e 6.000m. A VCrit foi calculada para todos os sujeitos, a partir das distâncias de 200 a 1.800m, utilizando-se as equações hiperbólicas com dois e três parâmetros. As durações dos percursos ficaram no intervalo entre 46,1 ± 2,5s e 513,9 ± 25,6s. Para comparação entre as velocidades (VCrit-2parâmetros, VCrit-3parâmetros e V6000m) foi utilizada ANOVA one way para medidas repetidas, seguida pelo teste post hoc de Newman-Keuls. A associação entre as variáveis foi feita a partir de correlação de Pearson. Para análise de concordância foi aplicada a plotagem de Bland-Altman entre os valores de VCrit-2parâmetros, VCrit-3parâmetros e V6000m . Em média, o tiro de 6.000m teve duração de 29,9 ± 1,0 min. Houve diferença significante da VCrit-3parâmetros (2,93 ± 0,36m/s) em relação à VCrit-2parâmetros (3,31 ± 0,22m.s-1) e V6000m (3,35 ± 0,11m.s-1). VCrit-2parâmetros e V6000m não diferiram entre si. A correlação entre VCrit-2parâmetros e V6000m foi de 0,72 (p = 0,03), enquanto que a entre VCrit-3parâmetros e V6000m não foi significante. Os resultados deste estudo sugerem que o modelo de velocidade crítica de dois parâmetros fornece valor de VCrit mais adequado para a avaliação aeróbia de canoístas. A VCrit-3parâmetros subestima a velocidade que pode ser mantida por aproximadamente 30 min, com baixa capacidade preditiva de desempenho aeróbio. Assim, foram obtidas evidências de validade do modelo original de velocidade crítica de dois parâmetros proposto por Monod e Scherrer.

A avaliação de indicadores de aptidão aeróbia em canoístas revela características funcionais adquiridas por treinamento específico, podendo estar relacionadas ao desempenho competitivo. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar indicadores funcionais obtidos em teste ergoespirométrico de jovens canoístas, e verificar a relação destas variáveis com a performance em distâncias de 200, 500 e 1.000m. Foram avaliados 12 atletas do sexo masculino (17,6 ± 2,1 anos; 175,7 ± 2,5cm; 68,3 ± 6,3kg) por meio de teste em cicloergômetro de membros superiores para determinação do consumo de oxigênio no limiar ventilatório 1 (LV1 - 1,8 ± 0,4L/min), no limiar ventilatório 2 (LV2 - 2,9 ± 0,4L/min) e VO2pico (3,5 ± 0,4L/min). O teste tinha início com carga de 17W, com incrementos de 17W/min até a exaustão voluntária. Os atletas foram também submetidos a testes específicos em embarcação individual K-1 em um lago, objetivando alcançar os menores tempos nas distâncias referidas (tempos equivalentes a 47,6 ± 4,3, 122,0 ± 9,0 e 239,5 ± 12,6s, respectivamente). Foi utilizado o teste de correlação de Spearman-Rank (rs), com nível de significância fixado em 5%. Observou-se correlação moderada entre LV2 e tempo nos 1.000m (rs = -0,685), VO2pico e tempo nos 500m (rs = -0,699) e VO2pico e tempo nos 1.000m (rs = -0,734). Portanto, conclui-se que LV2 e VO2pico obtidos em cicloergômetro de membros superiores, e expressos em termos absolutos, predizem o desempenho em provas de 500 e 1.000m de canoagem, podendo ser potencialmente empregados na avaliação de canoístas.Evaluation of aerobic fitness indicators in canoers reveals functional characteristics acquired through specific training, which can be related to competitive performance. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate functional evaluators obtained in ergospirometry test of young canoers, as well as to verify the relationship of these variables with performance in 200, 500 and 1000 m distances. The sample consisted of 12 male athletes (17.6 ± 2.1 years; 175.7 ± 2.5 cm; 68.3 ± 6.3 kg) through a test in cycle ergometer of upper extremities for determination of oxygen uptake in the ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1 - 1.8 ± 0.4 L/min), in the ventilatory threshold 2 (VT2 - 2.9 ± 0.4 L/min) and VO2peak (3.5 ± 0.4 L/min). The test began with a 17 W load, with 17 W/min increments until voluntary exhaustion. The athletes have been also submitted to specific tests in K-1 individual canoe in a lake, with the purpose to reach the lowest times in the referred distances (times equivalent to 47.6 ± 4.3, 122.0 ± 9.0 and 239.5 ± 12.6 s, respectively). The Spearman-Rank correlation test was used (rs), with significance level set at 5%. Moderate correlation was observed between VT2 and time in the 1000 m (rs = -0.685), VO2peak and time in the 500 m (rs = -0.699) and VO2peak and time in the 1000 m) rs = -0.734). Therefore, it is concluded that VT2 and VO2peak obtained in cycle ergometer of upper extremities, and expressed in absolute terms, predict performance in 500 and 1000 m canoeing events and can be potentially applied in evaluation of canoers.

This study aimed to examine and compare mood states profile and physical performance during different training phases between 2 groups of adolescent basketball players that were differentiated according to baseline testosterone concentration (T). The basketball players were submitted to an intensified training period (OVL) followed by a tapering period (TP). Twenty-three young male basketball players initiated the study. Experimental criteria data were used to stratify 16 players into high-testosterone (HTC) or low-testosterone (LTC) concentration groups. All the 16 athletes undertook 5 weeks of OVL followed by a 3-week TP. Saliva sampling, Yo-Yo intermittent recovery level 1 (Yo-Yo IRL1) test and the T-test were conducted at the beginning (T1), after OVL (T2), and after TP (T3). A similar increase in internal training load was observed during OVL when compared with TP in both groups (p0.05). No difference in mood states was observed between groups (p0.05); however, LTC displayed a higher score for fatigue (p0.05) and a lower score for energy index (p0.05) in OVL, compared with TP. A significant improvement in the Yo-Yo IRL1 test and the T-test was observed (T1 to T3) (p0.05), with no difference between groups (p0.05). In conclusion, these results suggest that LTC athletes may be more susceptible to changes in mood states during intensified training periods. In addition, data indicate that a periodized training program successfully improved the physical performance (endurance and agility) of young basketball players; however, this improvement was not affected by testosterone level.

O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar o perfil fisiológico de atletas de canoagem do sexo feminino de alto nível competitivo. Para isso, as atletas passaram por protocolos de testes para determinação: (1) da velocidade crítica (VCrit) e capacidade anaeróbia da canoagem (CA Canoagem); (2) do limiar de lactato mínimo (LACmin) e; (3) do pico de lactato após esforços máximos de 130 e 500 m. Os resultados mostraram que os valores de VCrit (3,01-3,04 m/s) foram significantemente maiores que os de LACmin (2,75 ± 0,04 m/s). Já a CA Canoagem variou entre 94-105 m. Não foram encontradas diferenças entre os valores de pico de lactato no sangue após os esforços de 130 m (10,5 ± 1,2 mM >) e 500 m (10,2 ± 0,8 mM). A conclusão foi que as atletas estudadas apresentaram altos níveis específicos de capacidade aeróbia e lática, quando comparadas com amostras de outros estudos na literatura. The aim of this study was to characterize the physiological profile of kayaking female athletes with high competitive level. For this, the athletes underwent testing protocols to determination of: (1) critical velocity (VCrit) and anaerobic kayaking capacity CA Canoagem ; (2) lactate minimum threshold (LACmin) and; (3) peak blood lactate after maximal efforts comprising the 130 and 500 m distances. The results showed that the VCrit values (3,01-3,04 m/s) were significantly greater than the LACmin values (2,75 ± 0,04 m/s ). The CA Canoagem ranged between 94-105 m. There were not found differences in the peak blood lactate after the efforts in 130 m (10,5 ± 1,2 mM ) compared to the 500 m (10,2 ± 0,8 mM). The conclusion was that the athletes here investigated presented high levels of specific aerobic and lactic capacity, when compared to samples of other studies in the literature.

O desempenho na canoagem de velocidade depende da capacidade de o organismo regenerar ATP em grandes quantidades e a altas taxas, a partir das diferentes vias metabólicas. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi combinar dois modelos bioenergéticos, um genérico denominado de potência crítica e outro específico para a canoagem, proposto por Zamparo et al. (1999), na tentativa de produzir estimativas de aptidão aeróbia e anaeróbia para essa modalidade, bem como estabelecer estimativas não-invasivas da contribuição dos sistemas aeróbio e anaeróbio para diferentes distâncias percorridas. Para tanto, 11 atletas de canoagem (16,0 ± 1,2 anos; 174,0 ± 2,4cm; 65,2 ± 4,4kg), do sexo masculino, percorreram diferentes distâncias (500, 1.000 e 1.790m), na máxima velocidade possível, em embarcações do tipo K-1, em um lago com águas calmas. As informações obtidas foram inicialmente convertidas em quantidades geradas de trabalho (kJ) e potência interna (W). Posteriormente, os valores individuais estimados foram aplicados às três equações preditivas da potência crítica (PCrit) e capacidade de trabalho anaeróbio (CTAnaer). Por fim, os valores produzidos foram transformados em unidades de equivalentes de oxigênio para a estimativa da contribuição aeróbia (equivalente de O2 para a PCrit x tempo para a distância) e anaeróbia (equivalente de O2 para a CTAnaer x tempo para a distância), nas diferentes distâncias. A contribuição aeróbia relativa encontrada para as diferentes distâncias analisadas (500, 1.000 e 1.790m) foi de 60,6, 78,6 e 89,4%, respectivamente. Os resultados encontrados confirmaram as informações produzidas anteriormente por outras investigações, o que sugere que os procedimentos adotados neste estudo podem fornecer estimativas confiáveis sobre a participação das vias energéticas no desempenho de canoagem.El desempeño del canotaje de velocidad depende de la capacidad del organismo de regenerar ATP en grandes cantidades y a altas tasas, a partir de las diferentes vias metabólicas. Así el objetivo del presente estudio fué combinar dos modelos bioenergéticos, un genérico denominado de potencia crítica y otro específico para el canotaje, propuesto por Zamparo et al. (1999), en la tentativa de producir estimaciones de la aptitud aeróbia y anaeróbia para esa modalidad, así como establecer estimaciones no invasivas de la contribución de los sistemas aeróbico e anaeróbico para diferentes distancias recorridas. Por lo tanto, 11 atletas de canotaje (16,0 ± 1,2 años; 174,0 ± 2,4 cm; 65,2 ± 4,4 kg), del sexo masculino, correrán diferentes distancias (500, 1.000 e 1.790 m), a máxima velocidad posible, en embarcaciones de tipo K-1, en un lago con aguas calmas. Las informaciones obtenidas fueran inicialmente convertidas en cantidades generadas de trabajo (kJ) y potencia interna (W). Posteriormente, los valores individuales estimados fueron aplicados a las tres ecuaciones predictivas de la potencia crítica (PCrit) y capacidad de trabajo anaerobio (CTAnaer). Por fin, los valores producidos fueron transformados en unidades de equivalentes de oxigeno para la estimación de la contribución aeróbica (equivalente de O2 para a PCrit x tiempo para la distancia) y anaeróbica (equivalente de O2 para a CTAnaer x tiempo para la distancia), a diferentes distancias. La contribución aeróbica relativa encontrada para las diferentes distancias analizadas (500, 1.000 e 1.790 m) fue de 60,6, 78,6 e 89,4%, respectivamente. Los resultados encontrados confirmaron las informaciones producidas anteriormente por otras investigaciones, lo que sugiere que los procedimientos adoptados en este estudio pueden realizar estimaciones confiables sobre la participación de las vias energéticas en el desempeño del canotaje.The performance of the speed kayaking depends on the organism capacity of regenerating ATP in large amounts and high rates from different metabolic pathways. Thus, the objective of the present study was to combine two bioenergetic models, the first a generic one, called critical power, and the other specific for kayaking, proposed by Zamparo et al. (1999), in the attempt of producing estimations of aerobic and anaerobic fitness for this modality, as well as establishing non-invasive estimations of the contribution of aerobic and anaerobic systems for different distances performed. In that purpose, 11 male kayaking athletes (16.0 ± 1.2 years; 174.0 ± 2.4 cm; 65.2 ± 4.4 kg), performed different distances (500, 1,000 and 1,790 m), at the maximal speed as possible in kayaks type K-1 in a calm water lake. The informations obtained were initially converted into work generated quantity (kJ) and internal power (W). The estimated individual values were afterwards applied to three predictive equations of critical power (PCrit) and anaerobic work capacity (CTAnaer). Finally, the values produced were transformed into oxygen equivalence units for the estimation of the aerobic contribution (O2 equivalence for PCrit x time required to perform the distance) and anaerobic contribution (O2 equivalence for CTAnaer x time required to perform the distance) at the different distances. The relative anaerobic contribution found for the different distances analyzed (500, 1,000 and 1,790 m) was of 60.6; 78.6 and 89.4%, respectively. The results found corroborate the information previously produced by other investigations, suggesting that the procedures adopted in this study may provide reliable estimations on the participation of the energetic pathways on the kayaking performance.

We compared the accuracy of 2 GPS systems with different sampling rates for the determination of distances covered at high-speed and metabolic power derived from a combination of running speed and acceleration. 8 participants performed 56 bouts of shuttle intermittent running wearing 2 portable GPS devices (SPI-Pro, GPS-5 Hz and MinimaxX, GPS-10 Hz). The GPS systems were compared with a radar system as a criterion measure. The variables investigated were: total distance (TD), high-speed distance (HSR4.17 m·s(-1)), very high-speed distance (VHSR5.56 m·s(-1)), mean power (Pmean), high metabolic power (HMP20 W·kg(-1)) and very high metabolic power (VHMP25 W·kg(-1)). GPS-5 Hz had low error for TD (2.8%) and Pmean (4.5%), while the errors for the other variables ranged from moderate to high (7.5-23.2%). GPS-10 Hz demonstrated a low error for TD (1.9%), HSR (4.7%), Pmean (2.4%) and HMP (4.5%), whereas the errors for VHSR (10.5%) and VHMP (6.2%) were moderate. In general, GPS accuracy increased with a higher sampling rate, but decreased with increasing speed of movement. Both systems could be used for calculating TD and Pmean, but they cannot be used interchangeably. Only GPS-10 Hz demonstrated a sufficient level of accuracy for quantifying distance covered at higher speeds or time spent at very high power.

Borges, TO, Bullock, N, Duff, C, and Coutts, AJ. Methods for quantifying training in sprint kayak. J Strength Cond Res 28(2): 474-482, 2014-The aims of this study were to determine the validity of the session rating of perceived exertion (session-RPE) method by comparing 3 different scales of perceived exertion with common measures of training load (TL). A secondary aim was to verify the relationship between TLs, fitness, and performance in Sprint Kayak athletes. After laboratory assessment of maximal oxygen uptake (V- O2peak) and lactate threshold, the athletes performed on water time trials over 200 and 1,000 m. Training load was quantified for external (distance and speed) and internal (session- RPE: 6-20, category ratio [CR]-10 and CR-100 scales, training impulse [TRIMP] , and individual TRIMP). Ten (6 male, 4 female) well-trained junior Sprint Kayak athletes (age 17.1 ± 1.2 years; V- O2peak 4.2 ± 0.7 L$min21) were monitored over a 7-week period. There were large-to-very large within-individual correlations between the session distance and the various heart rate (HR) and RPE-based methods for quantifying TL (0.58-0.91). Correlations between the mean session speed and various HR- and RPE-based methods for quantifying TL were small to large (0.12-0.50). The within-individual relationships between the various objective and subjective methods of internal TL were large to very large (0.62- 0.94). Moderate-to-large inverse relationships were found between mean session-RPE TL and various aerobic fitness variables (20.58 to 20.37). Large-to-very large relationships were found between mean session-RPE TL and on water performance (0.57-0.75). In conclusion, session-RPE is a valid method for monitoring TL for junior Sprint Kayak athletes, regardless of the RPE scale used. The session-RPE TL relates to fitness and performance, supporting the use of session-RPE in Sprint Kayak training. © 2014 National Strength and Conditioning Association.

This study aimed to evaluate the potential association with anthropometry and upper-body pulling strength with sprint kinematics of competitive surfers. Ten competitive male surfers (23.9 ± 6.8 years, 177.0 ± 6.5 cm, 72.2 ± 2.4 kg) were assessed for stature, mass, arm span, ∑ 7 site skinfold thickness, pronated pull-up strength, and sprint paddling performance from a stationary start to 15 m. Pearson correlation analysis, and independent t-tests were used to compare potential differences between the slower and faster group of sprint paddlers. Strong associations were found between relative (total kilograms lifted per athlete mass) upper-body pulling strength and sprint paddling time to 5, 10, and 15 m, and peak sprint paddling velocity (r = 0.94, 0.93, 0.88, 0.66, respectively, p < 0.05) and relative upper-body pulling strength was found to be superior (p < 0.05) in the faster group, with large effect (d = 1.88). The results of this study demonstrate a strong association between relative upper-body pulling strength and sprint paddling ability in surfers. Strength and conditioning coaches working with competitive surfers should implement strength training with surfers, including an emphasis on developing relative strength, because this may have a strong influence on sprint paddling performance.

This study tested the concurrent and construct validity of a newly developed OMNI–Kayak Scale, testing 8 male kayakers who performed a flatwater load-incremented “shuttle” test over a 500-m course and 3 estimation-production trials over a 1,000-m course. Velocity, blood lactate concentration, heart rate, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE), using the OMNI–Kayak RPE Scale and the Borg 6–20 Scale were recorded. OMNI–Kayak Scale RPE was highly correlated with velocity, the Borg 6–20 Scale RPE, blood lactate, and heart rate for both load-incremented test ( rs = .87–.96), and estimation trials ( rs = .75–.90). There were no significant differences among velocities, heart rate and blood lactate concentration between estimation and production trials. The OMNI–Kayak RPE Scale showed concurrent and construct validity in assessing perception of effort in flatwater kayaking and is a valid tool for self-regulation of exercise intensity.

A avaliação de indicadores de aptidão aeróbia em canoístas revela características funcionais adquiridas por treinamento específico, podendo estar relacionadas ao desempenho competitivo. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar indicadores funcionais obtidos em teste ergoespirométrico de jovens canoístas, e verificar a relação destas variáveis com a performance em distâncias de 200, 500 e 1.000m. Foram avaliados 12 atletas do sexo masculino (17,6 ± 2,1 anos; 175,7 ± 2,5cm; 68,3 ± 6,3kg) por meio de teste em cicloergômetro de membros superiores para determinação do consumo de oxigênio no limiar ventilatório 1 (LV1 - 1,8 ± 0,4L/min), no limiar ventilatório 2 (LV2 - 2,9 ± 0,4L/min) e VO2pico (3,5 ± 0,4L/min). O teste tinha início com carga de 17W, com incrementos de 17W/min até a exaustão voluntária. Os atletas foram também submetidos a testes específicos em embarcação individual K-1 em um lago, objetivando alcançar os menores tempos nas distâncias referidas (tempos equivalentes a 47,6 ± 4,3, 122,0 ± 9,0 e 239,5 ± 12,6s, respectivamente). Foi utilizado o teste de correlação de Spearman-Rank (rs), com nível de significância fixado em 5%. Observou-se correlação moderada entre LV2 e tempo nos 1.000m (rs = -0,685), VO2pico e tempo nos 500m (rs = -0,699) e VO2pico e tempo nos 1.000m (rs = -0,734). Portanto, conclui-se que LV2 e VO2pico obtidos em cicloergômetro de membros superiores, e expressos em termos absolutos, predizem o desempenho em provas de 500 e 1.000m de canoagem, podendo ser potencialmente empregados na avaliação de canoístas. Evaluation of aerobic fitness indicators in canoers reveals functional characteristics acquired through specific training, which can be related to competitive performance. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate functional evaluators obtained in ergospirometry test of young canoers, as well as to verify the relationship of these variables with performance in 200, 500 and 1000 m distances. The sample consisted of 12 male athletes (17.6 ± 2.1 years; 175.7 ± 2.5 cm; 68.3 ± 6.3 kg) through a test in cycle ergometer of upper extremities for determination of oxygen uptake in the ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1 - 1.8 ± 0.4 L/min), in the ventilatory threshold 2 (VT2 - 2.9 ± 0.4 L/min) and VO2peak (3.5 ± 0.4 L/min). The test began with a 17 W load, with 17 W/min increments until voluntary exhaustion. The athletes have been also submitted to specific tests in K-1 individual canoe in a lake, with the purpose to reach the lowest times in the referred distances (times equivalent to 47.6 ± 4.3, 122.0 ± 9.0 and 239.5 ± 12.6 s, respectively). The Spearman-Rank correlation test was used (rs), with significance level set at 5%. Moderate correlation was observed between VT2 and time in the 1000 m (rs = -0.685), VO2peak and time in the 500 m (rs = -0.699) and VO2peak and time in the 1000 m) rs = -0.734). Therefore, it is concluded that VT2 and VO2peak obtained in cycle ergometer of upper extremities, and expressed in absolute terms, predict performance in 500 and 1000 m canoeing events and can be potentially applied in evaluation of canoers.

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No. of bitstreams: 2 S1517-86922004000200002.pdf: 71057 bytes, checksum: ecc75e5ad781f9642919054d0aeaa78e (MD5) S1517-86922004000200002.pdf.txt: 31308 bytes, checksum: 877ad02c34a513784e5e841e6270ca68 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2004-04-01 O desempenho na canoagem de velocidade depende da capacidade de o organismo regenerar ATP em grandes quantidades e a altas taxas, a partir das diferentes vias metabólicas. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi combinar dois modelos bioenergéticos, um genérico denominado de potência crítica e outro específico para a canoagem, proposto por Zamparo et al. (1999), na tentativa de produzir estimativas de aptidão aeróbia e anaeróbia para essa modalidade, bem como estabelecer estimativas não-invasivas da contribuição dos sistemas aeróbio e anaeróbio para diferentes distâncias percorridas. Para tanto, 11 atletas de canoagem (16,0 ± 1,2 anos; 174,0 ± 2,4cm; 65,2 ± 4,4kg), do sexo masculino, percorreram diferentes distâncias (500, 1.000 e 1.790m), na máxima velocidade possível, em embarcações do tipo K-1, em um lago com águas calmas. As informações obtidas foram inicialmente convertidas em quantidades geradas de trabalho (kJ) e potência interna (W). Posteriormente, os valores individuais estimados foram aplicados às três equações preditivas da potência crítica (PCrit) e capacidade de trabalho anaeróbio (CTAnaer). Por fim, os valores produzidos foram transformados em unidades de equivalentes de oxigênio para a estimativa da contribuição aeróbia (equivalente de O2 para a PCrit x tempo para a distância) e anaeróbia (equivalente de O2 para a CTAnaer x tempo para a distância), nas diferentes distâncias. A contribuição aeróbia relativa encontrada para as diferentes distâncias analisadas (500, 1.000 e 1.790m) foi de 60,6, 78,6 e 89,4%, respectivamente. Os resultados encontrados confirmaram as informações produzidas anteriormente por outras investigações, o que sugere que os procedimentos adotados neste estudo podem fornecer estimativas confiáveis sobre a participação das vias energéticas no desempenho de canoagem. The performance of the speed kayaking depends on the organism capacity of regenerating ATP in large amounts and high rates from different metabolic pathways. Thus, the objective of the present study was to combine two bioenergetic models, the first a generic one, called critical power, and the other specific for kayaking, proposed by Zamparo et al. (1999), in the attempt of producing estimations of aerobic and anaerobic fitness for this modality, as well as establishing non-invasive estimations of the contribution of aerobic and anaerobic systems for different distances performed. In that purpose, 11 male kayaking athletes (16.0 ± 1.2 years; 174.0 ± 2.4 cm; 65.2 ± 4.4 kg), performed different distances (500, 1,000 and 1,790 m), at the maximal speed as possible in kayaks type K-1 in a calm water lake. The informations obtained were initially converted into work generated quantity (kJ) and internal power (W). The estimated individual values were afterwards applied to three predictive equations of critical power (PCrit) and anaerobic work capacity (CTAnaer). Finally, the values produced were transformed into oxygen equivalence units for the estimation of the aerobic contribution (O2 equivalence for PCrit x time required to perform the distance) and anaerobic contribution (O2 equivalence for CTAnaer x time required to perform the distance) at the different distances. The relative anaerobic contribution found for the different distances analyzed (500, 1,000 and 1,790 m) was of 60.6; 78.6 and 89.4%, respectively. The results found corroborate the information previously produced by other investigations, suggesting that the procedures adopted in this study may provide reliable estimations on the participation of the energetic pathways on the kayaking performance. El desempeño del canotaje de velocidad depende de la capacidad del organismo de regenerar ATP en grandes cantidades y a altas tasas, a partir de las diferentes vias metabólicas. Así el objetivo del presente estudio fué combinar dos modelos bioenergéticos, un genérico denominado de potencia crítica y otro específico para el canotaje, propuesto por Zamparo et al. (1999), en la tentativa de producir estimaciones de la aptitud aeróbia y anaeróbia para esa modalidad, así como establecer estimaciones no invasivas de la contribución de los sistemas aeróbico e anaeróbico para diferentes distancias recorridas. Por lo tanto, 11 atletas de canotaje (16,0 ± 1,2 años; 174,0 ± 2,4 cm; 65,2 ± 4,4 kg), del sexo masculino, correrán diferentes distancias (500, 1.000 e 1.790 m), a máxima velocidad posible, en embarcaciones de tipo K-1, en un lago con aguas calmas. Las informaciones obtenidas fueran inicialmente convertidas en cantidades generadas de trabajo (kJ) y potencia interna (W). Posteriormente, los valores individuales estimados fueron aplicados a las tres ecuaciones predictivas de la potencia crítica (PCrit) y capacidad de trabajo anaerobio (CTAnaer). Por fin, los valores producidos fueron transformados en unidades de equivalentes de oxigeno para la estimación de la contribución aeróbica (equivalente de O2 para a PCrit x tiempo para la distancia) y anaeróbica (equivalente de O2 para a CTAnaer x tiempo para la distancia), a diferentes distancias. La contribución aeróbica relativa encontrada para las diferentes distancias analizadas (500, 1.000 e 1.790 m) fue de 60,6, 78,6 e 89,4%, respectivamente. Los resultados encontrados confirmaron las informaciones producidas anteriormente por otras investigaciones, lo que sugiere que los procedimientos adoptados en este estudio pueden realizar estimaciones confiables sobre la participación de las vias energéticas en el desempeño del canotaje. Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL) Centro de Educação Física e Desportos Grupo de Estudo e Pesquisa em Metabolismo, Nutrição e Exercício Associação de Proteção Ambiental e Ecoesportes Patrulha das Águas Universidade Estadual Paulista Departamento de Educação Física Instituto de Biociências Universidade Estadual Paulista Departamento de Educação Física Instituto de Biociências

O presente estudo teve como objetivo monitorar parâmetros subjetivos: Carga Interna de Treinamento (CIT) e Escala de Qualidade Total da Recuperação (TQR) e objetivos: (cortisol, testosterona e razão T:C) na primeira fase da temporada competitiva, composta por 8 semanas, comparando semanas com duas ou apenas uma partida por semana, em atletas profissionais de Voleibol. Quatorze jogadores profissionais de voleibol participaram da investigação. As variáveis dependentes foram avaliadas durante as 8 primeiras semanas da SuperLiga Masculina de Voleibol, afim de estabelecer a comparação entre semanas com duas partidas e semanas com uma única partida. A CIT foi calculada por semana, pelo método da PSE da sessão, bem como, o índice de monotonia. O escore da TQR e as amostras salivares (analisadas por ELISA) foram coletados semanalmente sempre no primeiro dia útil da semana. Além disso, foi avaliado o desempenho do salto contra movimento (CMJ). Os principais resultados da presente investigação são: o comportamento da CIT refletiu o planejamento da CET. As semanas 2, 3, 7 e 8 (duas partidas por semana) apresentaram maior magnitude de CIT ~6000 UA e as semanas 1, 4, 5 e 6 (uma partida por semana) com menor magnitude de CIT ~4500; o escore da escala TQR sofreu maior redução nas semanas 2, 3, 7 e 8 (duas partidas por semana, apresentando escore de ~6,7 UA) em comparação as semanas 1, 4, 5, 6 (uma partida por semana) que apresentaram escore de ~7,8); as respostas hormonais, testosterona e cortisol, não apresentaram diferenças entre as semanas com uma ou duas partidas disputadas; a maior magnitude das correlações entre as respostas endócrinas e a CIT foi observada nos períodos com duas partidas; foi observado aumento do salto vertical após o período de investigação (TE = 0,30); a associação entre a menor variabilidade semanal na escala de recuperação e melhora do salto. Este estudo revela que o planejamento da CET foi acompanhado pelo comportamento da CIT durante atemporada competitiva, sendo que as semanas com duas partidas apresentaram maior CIT em comparação às semanas com apenas uma partida disputada, que, por sua vez, apresentaram menor CIT. O escore da escala TQR apresentou maior redução nas semanas com duas partidas em comparação às semanas com apenas uma partida. Os hormônios cortisol e testosterona não apresentaram alteração ao longo das 8 semanas de investigação. As correlações entre as variáveis do presente estudo apresentaram maior magnitude nos períodos de maior CET, reforçando a hipótese que em períodos de maior CET, há maior sensibilidade dos parâmetros subjetivos. Por fim, o planejamento adotado, durante as 8 primeiras semanas do período competitivo, foi eficaz para promover aumento do CMJ em jogadores profissionais de voleibol. Os atletas que apresentam a menor variabilidade semanal no escore da TQR apresentaram o maior aumento do CMJ. Esses resultados reforçam a relevância da adoção estratégias de monitoramento integrado, utilizando parâmetros objetivos e subjetivos. Esse constante acompanhamento pode fornecer informações valiosas sobre a forma que os atletas lidam com as demandas da temporada competitiva, auxiliando a retro-alimentação do planejamento da CET ao longo do processo The current study aimed to monitor subjective parameters: Internal Training Load (ITL) and Total Recovery Quality Scale (TQR) and objectives parameters: (cortisol, testosterone and T: C ratio) during the first phase of the competitive season, comparing weeks with two or only one match per week in professional volleyball players. Fourteen professional volleyball players participated of research. The dependent variables were evaluated during the first 8 weeks of the Men\'s Volleyball SuperLiga, to compare the weeks with 2 matches and the weeks with a single match. ITL was calculated per week by the session RPE method, as well as, the monotony index. The TQR score and the salivary samples (analyzed by ELISA) were collected weekly on the first day of the week. In addition, the performance of the counter movement jump (CMJ) was evaluated. The main results of the present investigation are: ITL reflected the ETL planned. Weeks 2, 3, 7 and 8 (2 matches per week) with a higher magnitude of CIT ~ 6000 AU and weeks 1, 4, 5 and 6 (one match per week) with a lower magnitude of CIT ~ 4500; the TQR score had a greater reduction at weeks 2, 3, 7 and 8 (2 matches per week, presenting a score of ~6.7 AU) compared to weeks 1, 4, 5, 6 (one match per week) presenting a score of ~ 7.8); the endocrine responses did not show differences between the weeks with 2 or 1 matches played; the greater magnitude of the correlations between the endocrine responses and the ITL was observed in weeks with 2 matches; there was an increase in CMJ after the investigation period and (Effect Size = 0,30); the association between the lower weekly variability in the recovery scale (TQR) and the improvement in the CMJ. This study reveals that the ETL planning was accompanied by the ITL during the competitive season, and the weeks with 2 matches had a higher ITL compared to the weeks with only 1 match played, which, in turn, presented lower ITL. The TQR score showed a greater reduction in the weeks with 2 matches compared to the weeks with only 1 match played, following the ITL behavior. The hormonal responses were not affected during the 8 weeks of investigation, withoutdifference between the weeks with 2 or 1 match disputed. The correlations between the variables of this research showed greater magnitude in weeks of higher ETL (2 matches), reinforcing the hypothesis that in periods of higher ETL, there is greater sensitivity of the subjective parameters. Finally, the ETL periodization adopted, during the first 8 weeks of the competitive period, was effective to promote increase of CMJ in professional players of volleyball. The athletes with the lowest weekly variability in the TQR score had the highest increase in CMJ. These results reinforce the relevance of adopting integrated monitoring strategies, using objective and subjective parameters. This constant monitoring can provide valuable insight into how athletes cope with the demands of the competitive season, provinding feed-back for the ETL planning throughout the process