The slow component of V̇o2 in professional cyclists

Objectives—To analyse the slow component of oxygen uptake (V̇o2) in professional cyclists and to determine whether this phenomenon is due to altered neuromuscular activity, as assessed by surface electromyography (EMG). Methods—The following variables were measured during 20 minute cycle ergometer t...

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Published in:British journal of sports medicine 2000-10, Vol.34 (5), p.367
Main Authors: Lucía, Alejandro, Hoyos, Jesús, Chicharro, José L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cyclists
electromyography
fatigue
gas exchange
neuromuscular
pulmonary
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Summary:Objectives—To analyse the slow component of oxygen uptake (V̇o2) in professional cyclists and to determine whether this phenomenon is due to altered neuromuscular activity, as assessed by surface electromyography (EMG). Methods—The following variables were measured during 20 minute cycle ergometer tests performed at about 80% of V̇o2max in nine professional road cyclists (mean (SD) age 26 (2) years; V̇o2max 72.6 (2.2) ml/kg/min): heart rate (HR), gas exchange variables (V̇o2, ventilation (V̇e), tidal volume (VT), breathing frequency (fb), ventilatory equivalents for oxygen and carbon dioxide (V̇e/V̇o2 and V̇e/V̇co2 respectively), respiratory exchange ratio (RER), and end tidal Po2 and Pco2 (Peto2 and Petco2 respectively)), blood variables (lactate, pH, and [HCO3−]) and EMG data (root mean from square voltage (rms-EMG) and mean power frequency (MPF)) from the vastus lateralis muscle. Results—The mean magnitude of the slow component (from the end of the third minute to the end of exercise) was 130 (0.04) ml in 17 minutes or 7.6 ml/min. Significant increases from three minute to end of exercise values were found for the following variables: V̇o2 (p
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsm.34.5.367