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Determining and Controlling External Power Output During Regular Handrim Wheelchair Propulsion

Determining and Controlling External Power Output During Regular Handrim Wheelchair Propulsion

Published on: February 5, 2020

Ergometer rowing with and without slides.

A Holsgaard-Larsen¹, K Jensen

¹Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. ahlarsen@health.sdu.dk

International Journal of Sports Medicine

|September 10, 2010

Summary

Adding a slide to rowing ergometers increases stroke frequency but lowers force. While biomechanical load is reduced, slide ergometers maintain or increase training demands on anaerobic energy sources.

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Determining and Controlling External Power Output During Regular Handrim Wheelchair Propulsion

Determining and Controlling External Power Output During Regular Handrim Wheelchair Propulsion

Published on: February 5, 2020

Area of Science:

Sports Science
Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology

Background:

Rowing ergometers are widely used for training.
Slide systems aim to simulate on-water rowing dynamics.
Understanding the impact of slides on training is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare biomechanical and physiological variables between slide and stationary rowing ergometers.
To assess the training load implications of using slide ergometers.

Main Methods:

Seven elite female rowers participated.
Rowing performance was assessed on slide and stationary ergometers at various intensities.
Biomechanical data (force, velocity) and physiological data (oxygen uptake) were collected.

Main Results:

Slide rowing resulted in higher stroke frequency across all intensities.
Lower mean and maximal force were observed on the slide ergometer at higher intensities.
Maximal oxygen deficit was significantly higher during slide rowing.

Conclusions:

Slide ergometers reduce biomechanical load compared to stationary ones.
Slide ergometers provide comparable aerobic training demands.
Slide ergometers may offer a higher anaerobic training stimulus.