Kinetics of ventilatory and mechanical parameters of novice male rowers on the rowing ergometer

Ojeda, Álvaro Huerta; Guerra, Miguel Riquelme; Román, Walter Coronado; Cabrera, María Mercedes Yeomans; Fuentes-Kloss, Rodrigo

doi:10.1080/24748668.2022.2075670

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“…Indeed, in a recent study developed by our research group, it was evidenced that during the 2,000m TT , amateur rowers reach a P mean of 276.2 ± 23.9 W and 269.5 ± 31.3 W at VO 2max . These values correspond to 80.5% and 82.6% of the maximal aerobic power (MAP) evaluated in that Incremental Test (IT), respectively ( Huerta Ojeda et al, 2022 ). If the training loads of amateur rowers are based on the P mean obtained in the 2,000m TT (without gas analysis) ( Wagner, 1996 ), this 20 percentage point difference between the IT and the 2,000m TT could lead to inaccuracies.…”

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“…Likewise, those rowers who take around 360 s to complete the 2,000m TT ( Bourdin, Messonnier & Lacour, 2004 ) can perform this test at a mean power output (P mean ) higher and closer to VO 2max during the entire test. On the other hand, those who take more than 420 s to complete the 2,000m TT must perform this test at submaximal intensities, which is reflected in lower P mean values ( Turnes et al, 2020 ; Bourdin et al, 2017 ; Huerta Ojeda et al, 2022 ). Indeed, in a recent study developed by our research group, it was evidenced that during the 2,000m TT , amateur rowers reach a P mean of 276.2 ± 23.9 W and 269.5 ± 31.3 W at VO 2max .…”

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“…If the training loads of amateur rowers are based on the P mean obtained in the 2,000m TT (without gas analysis) ( Wagner, 1996 ), this 20 percentage point difference between the IT and the 2,000m TT could lead to inaccuracies. In the latter case, amateur rowers should explore a test that allows evaluating, in the field, a close P mean to VO 2max , without the presence of fatigue in the last part of the test (6-min rowing test (6-min RT )) ( Huerta Ojeda et al, 2022 ).…”

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“…Likewise, it was proven that the 2,000m TT is an accurate test to determine PO in elite rowers, demonstrating a high concordance with VO 2max ( Turnes et al, 2020 ). However, the lower fitness level of amateur rowers causes a low concordance between the 2,000m TT with VO 2max , P max , and P mean , generating low reliability for this category ( Huerta Ojeda et al, 2022 ). Added to the above, due to the high cost of laboratory tests (gas analysis) ( Wagner, 1996 ), most of the training performed by amateur athletes is based on the results of indirect field tests ( Metaxas et al, 2005 ).…”

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“…Added to the above, due to the high cost of laboratory tests (gas analysis) ( Wagner, 1996 ), most of the training performed by amateur athletes is based on the results of indirect field tests ( Metaxas et al, 2005 ). Despite this evidence, and considering that amateur rowers must complete the 2,000m TT at submaximal intensities—a farther away P mean from VO 2max than elite rowers—this test is still used to evaluate this category, generating impressions in quantifying training loads ( Turnes et al, 2020 ; Bourdin et al, 2017 ; Huerta Ojeda et al, 2022 ). Therefore, amateur rowers lack a valid and reliable test, following this category’s aptitude and technical development, for determining PO on the field.…”

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Six-minute rowing test: a valid and reliable method for assessing power output in amateur male rowers

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Background Standardized tests are currently available to assess power output in elite rowers. However, there are no valid and reliable tests to assess power output in amateur rowers. Objective This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of a 6-min rowing ergometer test (6-minRT) as a predictor of power output (PO) in amateur male rowers. Methods Twelve male amateur rowers were part of the study. All participants were instructed to perform an incremental test (IT), a 6-minRT test, and a retest. The validity of the 6-minRT was determined by comparing maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) and power output (PO) between the IT and 6-minRT. Reliability included the coefficient of variation (CV), intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC), and mean standard error between the 6-minRT test and retest. The significance level was p < 0.05. Results There was no significant difference in VO2max in both IT and 6-minRT (p = 0.18), while the mean power output (Pmean) generated in the 6-minRT equaled 91.96% of the maximal aerobic power (MAP) generated in the IT (p = 0.004). Reliability analysis for the 6-minRT showed a CV = 0.50% and ICC = 0.97 for distance, a CV = 1.85% and ICC = 0.96 for Pmean. Conclusion From a ventilatory and mechanical point of view, the 6-minRT is a maximally valid test for establishing MAP in amateur rowers. Also, the 6-minRT evidences a high degree of agreement between days. Therefore, the 6-minRT is a valid and reliable test for assessing PO in amateur male rowers.

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Physiological and Mechanical Responses to a Graded Exercise Test in Traditional Rowing

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Jiménez-Olmedo

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Maximum oxygen consumption and maximum power output are critical measures for training prescription in endurance sports such as rowing. The objective of this investigation was twofold: to compare the physiological and mechanical responses of female and male traditional rowers during a graded exercise test and to establish reference values in this specific rowing modality that have not yet been documented, unlike in Olympic rowing. Twenty-one highly trained/national level rowers participated in the study: 11 female (age: 30.1 ± 10.6 years, height: 167.3 ± 5.0 cm, body mass: 61.9 ± 4.9 kg) and 10 males (age: 33.5 ± 6.6 years, height: 180.8 ± 6.9 cm, body mass: 74.4 ± 6.9 kg). Significant differences (p < 0.05) were found in rowing performance between sexes, with a very large effect size (d = 7.2). The peak power output for the female rowers was 180.9 ± 11.4 W and 287.0 ± 17.7 W for the male rowers. The female rowers reached a VO2max of 51.2 ± 6.6 mL/kg/min at a mean of 174.5 ± 12.9 W, while the males’ VO2max was 62.1 ± 4.7 mL/kg/min at a mean of 280.0 ± 20.5 W. These differences in VO2max and maximal aerobic capacity were significant (p < 0.05), with a large (d = 1.9) and very large (d = 6.2) effect size, respectively. A moderate association between VO2max, and rowing performance expressed in watts per kilogram of muscle mass was observed in the female rowers (r = 0.40, p = 0.228). For the male rowers, the correlation between VO2max and relative peak power output in watts per kilogram of body mass was strong (r = 0.68; p = 0.031). This study highlights the differences in the kinetics of ventilatory and mechanical parameters between female and male rowers and the importance of these differences for specific physical preparation in traditional rowing.

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Six-minute rowing test: a practical tool for training prescription, from ventilatory thresholds and power outputs, in amateur male rowers

Huerta Ojeda,

Riquelme Guerra

2023

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Background The 6-minute rowing ergometer test (6-minRT) is valid and reliable for establishing maximal aerobic power (MAP) in amateur male rowers. However, ventilatory thresholds (VTs) have not yet been established with their mechanical correspondence in this test. Objective The primary objective was to determine the VTs in the 6-minRT achieved by amateur male rowers, while the secondary objective was to determine the correspondence between ventilatory, mechanical, and heart rate (HR) outcomes of the 6-minRT. Methods Sixteen amateur male rowers were part of the study. All participants were instructed to perform an incremental test (IT) and a 6-minRT. Determination of the ventilatory parameters for the first ventilatory threshold (VT1), the second ventilatory threshold (VT2), and 6minRTVO2max were performed by correlating the outcomes of VT1, VT2, and VO2max obtained in the IT, with the outcomes of 6-minRT. For these purposes, Pearson’s test was used, with the following criteria: trivial, <0.1; small, 0.1–0.3; moderate, 0.3–0.5; high, 0.5–0.7; very high, 0.7–0.9; or practically perfect, >0.9. The significance level was p < 0.05. Results The IT analysis determined that VT1 and VT2 correspond to 55 and 80% of VO2max, respectively. A high correlation was observed between IT outcomes in VT1, VT2, and VO2max, with the outcomes of 6-minRT (r > 0.6). Conclusion Based on IT ventilatory parameters and concordance analysis, VT1 and VT2 of 6-minRT are determined at 55 and 80%, respectively, of both ventilatory parameters and their corresponding mechanical outcomes and HR.

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Kinetics of ventilatory and mechanical parameters of novice male rowers on the rowing ergometer

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Six-minute rowing test: a valid and reliable method for assessing power output in amateur male rowers

Six-minute rowing test: a valid and reliable method for assessing power output in amateur male rowers

Physiological and Mechanical Responses to a Graded Exercise Test in Traditional Rowing

Six-minute rowing test: a practical tool for training prescription, from ventilatory thresholds and power outputs, in amateur male rowers

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