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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Rowing Performance Analysis

Background:

  • Investigating the relationship between 2000-m rowing ergometer mean power and peak power output from incremental tests.
  • Assessing the utility of 2000-m mean power as an indicator of maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the correlation between 2000-m rowing mean power and incremental test peak power output.
  • To validate 2000-m mean power as a measure for achieving V̇O2max.

Main Methods:

  • Nineteen rowers underwent incremental and 2000-m rowing ergometer tests.
  • Peak power output (PV̇O2peak) and exercise intensity thresholds were determined during the incremental test.
  • Maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2peak) was measured during both testing protocols.

Main Results:

  • A strong correlation (r=0.978) was found between PV̇O2peak and 2000-m mean power, with the latter explaining 96% of performance variance.
  • V̇O2peak was slightly higher during the 2000-m rowing test compared to the incremental test.
  • Small bias and limits of agreement were observed for V̇O2peak measurements between tests.

Conclusions:

  • 2000-m mean power is a reliable measure for estimating PV̇O2peak in rowers.
  • This measure can be used to achieve V̇O2max and effectively predict rowing performance.
  • PV̇O2peak emerged as the most significant predictor of overall rowing performance.