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Predictors of 1000-m outrigger canoeing performance
R M Kerr1, W Spinks, A S Leicht
1Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia. rebecca.kerr@jcu.edu.au
International Journal of Sports Medicine
|January 24, 2008
Summary
This study found that female outrigger canoeists’ 1000-m performance is linked to power production and muscular build. Higher aerobic capacity also plays a role in enhancing performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanical Analysis
Background:
- Understanding the physiological and anthropometric determinants of performance is crucial for optimizing training and selection in elite female outrigger canoeists.
- Previous research has explored various factors influencing paddling performance, but specific insights into the 1000-m time trial for this demographic are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationships between body composition, peak oxygen consumption, and 1000-m time trial performance in female outrigger canoeists.
- To identify key predictors of 1000-m performance to aid in crew selection and targeted training.
Main Methods:
- Seventeen female outrigger canoeists underwent anthropometric profiling and a 1000-m outrigger ergometer time trial.
- Continuous measurement of expired air for peak oxygen consumption, alongside heart rate, stroke rate, power output, and blood lactate levels.
- Statistical analysis including correlation and stepwise multiple regression to determine predictive relationships.
Main Results:
- Mean power output, peak power output, and progressive split times were highly correlated with 1000-m performance (r > 0.80).
- Body composition metrics (arm girths, humerus breadth, mesomorphy), peak oxygen consumption, and peak blood lactate showed moderate correlations (r > 0.50).
- Stepwise regression identified mean power output, arm girth, humerus breadth, waist girth, and sitting height as significant predictors of 1000-m performance.
Conclusions:
- Optimal 1000-m performance in female outrigger canoeists is associated with high power production and maintenance, a muscular physique, and a significant aerobic capacity.
- These anthropometric and physiological characteristics are important considerations for athlete selection and training program design in outrigger canoeing.
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