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Fernando De Campos Mello¹, Rômulo Bertuzzi, Emerson Franchini

¹a University of São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil.

Research in Sports Medicine (Print)

|March 22, 2014

Summary

Using a rowing ergometer with a slide enhances maximal oxygen uptake and better predicts on-water race performance in rowers compared to standard ergometer tests.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Biomechanics

Background:

Assessing rowing performance requires accurate physiological and power output measurements.
Rowing ergometers are commonly used, but variations in equipment may affect results.
Understanding the impact of ergometer modifications on performance metrics is crucial for training and evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare maximal and submaximal performance and physiological responses between rowing ergometer tests with and without a slide.
To evaluate the predictive validity of ergometer tests for on-water 2000 m race simulation performance.
To determine which ergometer setup is more beneficial for evaluating rowers' performance.

Main Methods:

Eight male rowers completed two incremental tests to exhaustion (regular ergometer vs. ergometer with slide) and a 2000 m race simulation in a randomized order.
Measurements included power output, oxygen uptake (VO2peak), heart rate, and blood lactate concentration.
Statistical analyses were used to compare test conditions and correlate ergometer results with race simulation performance.

Main Results:

Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) was significantly higher in the regular ergometer test (5.18 L.min-1) compared to the slide condition (5.01 L.min-1).
Race simulation time was significantly correlated with the VO2-power relationship slope in the slide condition (r = -0.73).
VO2peak during the slide ergometer test correlated with mean VO2 during the on-water race simulation (r = 0.78).

Conclusions:

The rowing ergometer with a slide provides a more beneficial assessment of rowers' physiological responses and performance prediction compared to a regular ergometer.
The slide condition's ability to correlate with on-water performance suggests it may offer a more ecologically valid testing method.
Ergometer setup significantly influences physiological responses, highlighting the importance of standardized testing protocols for accurate rower evaluation.