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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • The stationary start modification to the Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) is increasingly utilized.
  • Determining the optimal load for this test is crucial for accurate power output measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of the traditional 85 g kg(-1) body weight (BW) load (TRAD) versus an individualized optimal load (OPT).
  • To ascertain which load is more suitable for obtaining peak power output (PPO) and mean power output (MPO) during a stationary start WAnT.

Main Methods:

  • Twelve males and 10 females completed three trials, including familiarization and two randomized 30-s stationary start WAnTs (OPT and TRAD loads).
  • Power output (watts), time, and cadence were measured to determine PPO, MPO, rate of power decline (rPD), and time to peak power (TtPP).
  • Power data were corrected for flywheel moment of inertia.

Main Results:

  • Males showed significant differences in load settings between OPT (95.1 ± 10.7 g kg(-1) BW) and TRAD (85.06 ± 0.40 g kg(-1) BW), but females did not (p = 0.813).
  • Relative PPO was not significantly different between OPT and TRAD loads for either males (p = 0.485) or females (p = 0.488).

Conclusions:

  • An individualized optimal load is not necessary for maximal power output acquisition in a 30-s stationary start cycle test.
  • The traditional 85 g kg(-1) BW load is suitable for both males and females for this testing protocol.