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Predictors of 1000-m outrigger canoeing performance.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18213537     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study examined the relationships between body composition, peak oxygen consumption and 1000-m time trial performance of female outrigger canoeists. PROCEDURES: Female outrigger canoeists (n = 17) completed anthropometric profiling and a 1000-m outrigger ergometer time trial, during which expired air was measured continuously and analysed at 15-s intervals for determination of peak oxygen consumption. Heart rate, stroke rate and power output were also recorded at 15-s intervals. Blood lactate was measured immediately and at 3-, 5- and 7-min post-exercise. Mean power output, peak power output and progressive split times were highly correlated (r > 0.80) to 1000-m performance. Arm girths, humerus breadth, mesomorphy, peak oxygen consumption, ventilation, mean heart rate and peak lactate were moderately correlated (r > 0.50) to 1000-m performance. Stepwise multiple regression analysis verified that mean power output and to a lesser extent flexed arm girth, humerus breadth, waist girth and sitting height can predict 1000-m performance. Enhanced 1000-m performance of female outrigger canoeists appears to be achieved through a combination of greater power production and maintenance, a muscular stature and to a lesser extent, a higher aerobic capacity. These characteristics should be considered when selecting crews.
Authors:
R M Kerr; W Spinks; A S Leicht; W Sinclair
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2008-01-22
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of sports medicine     Volume:  29     ISSN:  0172-4622     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Sports Med     Publication Date:  2008 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-07-22     Completed Date:  2008-12-16     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8008349     Medline TA:  Int J Sports Med     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  675-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia. rebecca.kerr@jcu.edu.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Athletic Performance*
Exercise / physiology*
Exercise Test / methods*
Female
Humans
Oxygen Consumption / physiology
Physical Fitness / physiology*
Pulmonary Ventilation / physiology
Queensland
Regression Analysis
Ships
Sports / physiology*

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