In:
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Human Kinetics, Vol. 8, No. 6 ( 2013-11), p. 663-670
Abstract:
To develop a sailing ergometer that accurately simulates upwind sailing exercise. Methods: A sailing ergometer that measures roll moment accompanied by a biofeedback system that allows imposing a certain quasi-isometric upwind sailing protocol (ie, 18 bouts of 90-s hiking at constantly varying hiking intensity interspersed with 10 s to tack) was developed. Ten male high-level Laser sailors performed an incremental cycling test (ICT; ie, step protocol at 80 W + 40 W/3 min) and an upwind sailing test (UST). During both, heart rate (HR), oxygen uptake (VO 2 ), ventilation (V E ), respiratory-exchange ratio, and rating of perceived exertion were measured. During UST, also the difference between the required and produced hiking moment (HM) was calculated as error score (ES). HR, VO 2 , and V E were calculated relative to their peak values determined during ICT. After UST, the subjects were questioned about their opinion on the resemblance between this UST and real-time upwind sailing. Results: An average HM of 89.0% ± 2.2% HM max and an average ES of 4.1% ± 1.8% HM max were found. Mean HR, VO 2, and V E were, respectively, 80% ± 4% HR peak , 39.5% ± 4.5% VO 2peak , and 30.3% ± 3.7% V Epeak . Both HM and cardiorespiratory values appear to be largely comparable to literature reports during on-water upwind sailing. Moreover, the subjects gave the upwind sailing ergometer a positive resemblance score. Conclusions: Results suggest that this ergometer accurately simulates on-water upwind sailing exercise. As such, this ergometer could be a great help in performance diagnostics and training follow-up.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1555-0265
,
1555-0273
DOI:
10.1123/ijspp.8.6.663
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Human Kinetics
Publication Date:
2013
SSG:
31
