Predictors of 1000-m Outrigger Canoeing Performance

Abstract 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 whi...

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Published in:International journal of sports medicine 2008-08, Vol.29 (8), p.675-678
Main Authors: Kerr, R. M., Spinks, W., Leicht, A. S., Sinclair, W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Athletic Performance
Biological and medical sciences
Exercise - physiology
Exercise Test - methods
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Oxygen Consumption - physiology
Physical Fitness - physiology
Pulmonary Ventilation - physiology
Queensland
Regression Analysis
Ships
Sports - physiology
Training & Testing
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
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Summary:Abstract 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.
ISSN:0172-4622
1439-3964
DOI:10.1055/s-2007-989406