The relationship between the Wattbike® and Isokinetic findings in cyclists: A cross-sectional study

INTRODUCTION: Cycling has been the subject of numerous studies. Among these, measuring muscular performance during cycling has attracted much interest. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between Wattbike® and isokinetic findings in a group of cyclists. METHODS: Thirty-seven male cyclists per...

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Published in:Isokinetics and exercise science 2021-01, Vol.29 (1), p.95-100
Main Authors: Daameche, Hellen Rodrigues Teixeira Silva, Martins, Arielle Santana, Lemos, Thiago Vilela, de Souza Júnior, José Roberto, de Oliveira, Franassis Barbosa, Carpes, Felipe Pivetta, Matheus, João Paulo Chieregato
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Language:English
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Bicycling
Cross-sectional studies
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Summary:INTRODUCTION: Cycling has been the subject of numerous studies. Among these, measuring muscular performance during cycling has attracted much interest. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between Wattbike® and isokinetic findings in a group of cyclists. METHODS: Thirty-seven male cyclists performed a 30-s anaerobic power test on a Wattbike® and then were tested concentrically for knee extensor and flexor strength using isokinetic dynamometry. RESULTS: There was a positive fair-to-moderate correlation between the peak moment, peak power, and total work derived from the Wattbike® and the respective parameters evaluated isokinetically. CONCLUSION: While the findings exclude interchangeability of the two methods, the fact that total work is the most closely associated parameter among the measurements highlights its importance as an outcome measure in muscle performance in cyclists.
ISSN:0959-3020
1878-5913
DOI:10.3233/IES-203139