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Benjamin J Peterson1, John S Fitzgerald, Calvin C Dietz
11School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota; and 2Department of Kinesiology and Public Health Education, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
|March 11, 2015
Summary
Maximal oxygen uptake is linked to repeated sprint ability in hockey players, particularly when using sport-specific tests. Higher maximal oxygen uptake correlated with less fatigue during repeated sprints.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Hockey Performance Analysis
Background:
- Conflicting research exists on the link between maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) and repeated sprint ability (RSA) in hockey.
- Understanding this relationship is crucial for optimizing training and performance in hockey players.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between VO2 max and RSA in college hockey players.
- To utilize sport-specific testing protocols to assess this association.
Main Methods:
- Forty-five college hockey players underwent a graded exercise test on a skating treadmill to determine VO2 max.
- An on-ice repeated shift test was performed to measure fatigue resistance, calculating decrement scores from gate and total test times.
Main Results:
- Second gate decrement showed a significant negative correlation with VO2 max (r = -0.31, p = 0.04).
- The final stage completed on the treadmill was significantly correlated with second gate and total decrement (r = -0.46, p = 0.001; r = -0.32, p = 0.03).
- No significant correlations were found between first gate or total decrement and VO2 max.
Conclusions:
- Repeated sprint ability in hockey players is associated with maximal oxygen uptake and the maximal effort achieved during testing.
- Sport-specific testing methods reveal a clearer relationship between aerobic capacity and on-ice fatigue resistance.
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