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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Rowing Performance Analysis

Background:

  • Rowing performance is often assessed using ergometers, but their correlation with on-water conditions requires validation.
  • Understanding the reliability of field measurements is crucial for accurate training prescription in rowing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the validity of ergometer tests compared to on-water rowing.
  • To determine the reliability of field measurements in rowing through ergometer (ERG) and on-water (OW) comparisons.

Main Methods:

  • Seven male rowers underwent incremental tests on both a Concept2 rowing ergometer and in a single scull.
  • Measurements included average power output, oxygen consumption (VO2), heart rate (HR), blood lactate concentration (BLa), and distance completed.
  • Statistical analyses involved linear regression, repeated measure ANOVAs, dependent t tests, effect size analyses, and Typical Error for reliability.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences were found between ERG and OW tests for submaximal power output, HR, VO2, and BLa.
  • Distance completed was significantly higher during the ergometer test (P < .001).
  • Individual variations in physiological responses between ERG and OW tests were observed, despite good agreement in mean HR at anaerobic threshold (r = .81).

Conclusions:

  • Training intensity recommendations derived from ergometer tests are generally applicable to on-water rowing for most athletes.
  • Individual physiological differences necessitate caution when applying ergometer-based recommendations to on-water training for some rowers.
  • The study highlights the importance of considering individual variability in physiological responses for personalized rowing training prescriptions.