Anaerobic power as a key predictor of performance in elite kayaking

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RIV/68407700:21460/25:00385601

Výsledek na webu

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/hm/205883" target="_blank" >10.5114/hm/205883</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Anaerobic power as a key predictor of performance in elite kayaking

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Purpose. The balance of low-and high-intensity training, reflecting aerobic and anaerobic capacities, respectively, varies by sport and discipline. Yet their specific contributions in male flat-water kayaking remain poorly understood. This study aimed to describe the relationship of anthropometric parameters and aerobic and anaerobic indicators to the performance of elite flat-water kayakers. Methods. Twenty-five male elite kayakers were categorised into national and international competition levels. For aerobic capacity, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) was measured using spiroergometry, while anaerobic capacity was assessed using the Wingate upper arm test, determining relative peak power (PP) and relative mean power (MP) in W/kg. Concurrently, blood lactate concentrations were measured post-exercise. Results. No significant differences were determined in anthropometric parameters and VO2max from the spiroergometry between the national-and international-level kayakers. However, the Wingate upper arm test results revealed that international kayakers, including an Olympic champion, exhibited significantly higher maximal power output, represented here by PP (10.43 +/- 0.80 W/kg) compared to their national counterparts (9.69 +/- 0.52 W/kg). Moreover, significant positive correlations were found between PP and MP with the blood lactate concentration post-exercise. Conclusions. The findings suggest that the ability to generate maximal power output and maintain high-intensity anaerobic power might be the decisive factors determining the top elite performance in flat-water kayaking, especially at shorter race distances. The study&apos;s results highlight the critical balance between anaerobic and aerobic capacities in elite flat-water kayaking and encourage coaches to incorporate targeted training regimens to enhance anaerobic strength.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Anaerobic power as a key predictor of performance in elite kayaking

Popis výsledku anglicky

Purpose. The balance of low-and high-intensity training, reflecting aerobic and anaerobic capacities, respectively, varies by sport and discipline. Yet their specific contributions in male flat-water kayaking remain poorly understood. This study aimed to describe the relationship of anthropometric parameters and aerobic and anaerobic indicators to the performance of elite flat-water kayakers. Methods. Twenty-five male elite kayakers were categorised into national and international competition levels. For aerobic capacity, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) was measured using spiroergometry, while anaerobic capacity was assessed using the Wingate upper arm test, determining relative peak power (PP) and relative mean power (MP) in W/kg. Concurrently, blood lactate concentrations were measured post-exercise. Results. No significant differences were determined in anthropometric parameters and VO2max from the spiroergometry between the national-and international-level kayakers. However, the Wingate upper arm test results revealed that international kayakers, including an Olympic champion, exhibited significantly higher maximal power output, represented here by PP (10.43 +/- 0.80 W/kg) compared to their national counterparts (9.69 +/- 0.52 W/kg). Moreover, significant positive correlations were found between PP and MP with the blood lactate concentration post-exercise. Conclusions. The findings suggest that the ability to generate maximal power output and maintain high-intensity anaerobic power might be the decisive factors determining the top elite performance in flat-water kayaking, especially at shorter race distances. The study&apos;s results highlight the critical balance between anaerobic and aerobic capacities in elite flat-water kayaking and encourage coaches to incorporate targeted training regimens to enhance anaerobic strength.

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J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

—

OECD FORD obor

30306 - Sport and fitness sciences

Projekt

—

Návaznosti

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Human Movement

ISSN

1732-3991

e-ISSN

1899-1955

Svazek periodika

26

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

3

Stát vydavatele periodika

PL - Polská republika

Počet stran výsledku

10

Strana od-do

126-135

Kód UT WoS článku

001580932700003

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-105017911264