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Hamdi Jaafar1, Majdi Rouis, Laure Coudrat
11Research Center on Sport and Movement (CeRSM, EA 2931), Sciences and Techniques of the Physical and Sporting Activities (UFR STAPS), University of Paris Ouest Nanterre La Defense, Nanterre, France; and 2Laboratory of Physiology, UFR Health, Medicine and Human Biology, University of Paris XIII, Bobigny, France.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
|June 18, 2014
Summary
A higher braking force (11% body mass) during the Wingate test significantly increases power output and perceived exertion. Test reliability remains consistent across different braking forces for active adults.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
Background:
- The Wingate anaerobic test is a standard measure of anaerobic capacity.
- Optimal ergometer settings are crucial for accurate performance assessment.
- Braking force is a key variable influencing Wingate test outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of two braking forces (8.7% and 11% body mass) on Wingate test performance.
- To determine the effect of braking force on physiological and perceptual responses.
- To assess the reliability of the Wingate test across different loads.
Main Methods:
- Sixteen male students performed randomized Wingate tests at 8.7% and 11% body mass.
- Measurements included peak power, mean power, fatigue slope, peak lactate, peak heart rate, and RPE.
- Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were used to assess reliability.
Main Results:
- Peak power, mean power, fatigue slope, and RPE were significantly higher with 11% BM compared to 8.7% BM.
- No significant differences were observed in peak lactate or peak heart rate between the two braking forces.
- Test-retest reliability was high and unaffected by braking force (0.886 < ICC < 0.985).
Conclusions:
- Wingate test reliability is not dependent on the selected braking force.
- A braking force of 11% body mass is more effective for optimizing power output in active adults.
- Higher braking force enhances the sensitivity of the Wingate test for power-related metrics.
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