Abstract
0295 Presently, the most accurate method of determining anaerobic threshold is through direct measurement of blood lactate. This method can be both difficult and expensive. There have been several tests developed with the intention of estimating anaerobic threshold indirectly through analysis of an individual's power output as measured in watts. The Wingate cycle test has become the most widely used and accepted form of standardized indirect anaerobic testing. Yet, the cycling action of the Wingate test may not be conducive to best-effort results for those athletes whose main mode of movement is a running motion. It has been well established that muscles adapt to the specific patterns of movement that are employed during training. Therefore, an accurate noninvasive test of anaerobic threshold should utilize the same muscle recruitment patterns as the athlete's training regimen. PURPOSE: To determine the relationship among the Wingate 30-second cycle test (WAnT) and 2 running-based anaerobic tests: an exhaustive treadmill run (TR) of 8mph with an incline gradient of 20%, and a repeated sprint test (RST) consisting of six 35-meter non-continuous sprints. METHODS: Twenty-four male (78.6−± 8.1kg) and fourteen female (63.2 ± 4.9kg) anaerobically trained collegiate track and field athletes participated in this study. Correlation coefficients were calculated to distinguish relationships among anaerobic estimates. Statistical significance was set at p≤0.01. RESULTS: significant associations were established between the following: WAnT vs. TR (r = 0.705), WAnT vsFIRST (r = 0.760), and TR vsFIRST (r = 0.891). CONCLUSION: The TR or RST tests are feasible alternatives for coaches or athletes wishing to test anaerobic threshold in a manner consistent with the running specific motion utilized in training.
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