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Mechanically braked elliptical Wingate test: modification considerations, load optimization, and reliability.

Ozgur Ozkaya¹, Muzaffer Colakoglu, Erinc O Kuzucu

¹Coaching Education Department, School of Physical Education and Sports, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey. ozozkaya@gmail.com

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This study developed a mechanically braked elliptical trainer for anaerobic performance testing. An 18% body mass workload proved optimal for reliable and maximal anaerobic power and capacity measurements.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Biomechanics

Background:

The traditional Wingate test assesses anaerobic performance using cycle ergometers.
Elliptical trainers recruit larger muscle groups, potentially enhancing power output during anaerobic testing.
Previous research utilized electromagnetically braked elliptical trainers, necessitating a simpler mechanical modification.

Purpose of the Study:

To modify an elliptical trainer with a mechanical brake system for anaerobic testing.
To identify the optimal workload for the modified elliptical trainer Wingate test (EWT).
To evaluate the retest reliability and validity of the EWT using physiological markers like delta lactate.

Main Methods:

Thirty male university athletes performed Wingate tests on a mechanically braked elliptical trainer.
Workloads were tested at 12-24% body mass to determine the optimal load.
Peak power, average power, minimum power, power drop, fatigue index, and delta lactate were measured.

Main Results:

An 18% body mass workload significantly increased peak power, average power, power drop, fatigue index, and delta lactate compared to other loads (p < 0.05).
The EWT demonstrated high test-retest reliability for all measured anaerobic performance variables (r = 0.81–0.98).
The 18% body mass workload yielded optimal and reliable anaerobic power and capacity outcomes.

Conclusions:

A mechanically braked elliptical trainer effectively measures anaerobic power and capacity.
An 18% body mass workload is optimal for the EWT, providing maximal and reliable results.
The EWT offers a potentially more comprehensive anaerobic assessment than traditional cycle ergometers due to greater muscle engagement.