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    The 3-minute all-out exercise test (3MT) is a valid method for estimating critical speed (CS) in swimmers. This protocol offers a reliable alternative for assessing swimming performance and training responses.

    Area of Science:

    • Sports Science
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Swimming Performance Analysis

    Background:

    • The critical speed model (CSM) is widely used to assess endurance in athletes.
    • Traditional methods for determining critical speed (CS) and anaerobic distance capacity (D') involve multiple time trials.
    • A shorter, more efficient protocol would be beneficial for practical application in swimming.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To validate the 3-minute all-out exercise test (3MT) protocol against traditional critical speed models (CSMs) in front-crawl swimming.
    • To assess the reliability of the 3MT for estimating CS and D' compared to established methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Ten swimmers/triathletes completed five tests: 3MT and four set-distance time trials (100m, 200m, 400m, 800m).
    • CS and D' were calculated using three traditional CSMs (LIN, INV, NLIN) and the 3MT protocol.
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  • Statistical analyses, including correlation and Bland-Altman plots, were used for comparison.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant difference was found between 3MT-derived CS and traditional CSMs, except for the INV model.
    • High correlations (r = .95) were observed between 3MT and traditional CSMs for CS estimation.
    • Significant differences were found in D' estimates, with the 3MT yielding lower values than LIN and NLIN models.

    Conclusions:

    • The 3-minute all-out exercise test (3MT) is a valid protocol for estimating critical speed (CS) in swimming.
    • The concurrent validity of the 3MT suggests it can be widely adopted for evaluating swimmers and training adaptations.
    • While CS estimation is valid, further research may be needed to refine D' estimation using the 3MT protocol.