Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationships between mechanical values (maximal velocity, force and power) generated on a cycle ergometer and sprint performance during the acceleration phase of a sprint start, using starting-blocks in trained male athletes. Methods – 7 male athletes volunteered to perform in a randomised order three 6 s sprints on a cycle ergometer against 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 N.kg –1 resistive loads and three 30 m sprint starts. Maximal values of force, velocity and power generated on cycle ergometer and 5, 10 and 30 m times were recorded. Results – Average running speeds between 5 and 10 m and at 10 m were significantly related to maximal power per body mass (r = 0.931; p < 0.01 and r = 0.886; p < 0.01, respectively). Conclusion – Maximal power of the lower limbs related to body mass (measured during sprints on a cycle ergometer) seems to be a determinant variable for the very beginning of the initial acceleration phase (between 5 and 10 m) in sprint running, in this athletes group.
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