Supra maximal bicycle tests do not detect seasonable progress in groups of elite speed skaters

G.J. van Ingen Schenau, F.C. Bakker, G. de Groot, J.J. de Koning

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    Abstract

    Seven female and eight male elite junior skaters performed cycle ergometer tests at four different times during the 1987/1988 season. The tests consisted of a Wingate-type 30-s sprint test and a 2.5-min supramaximal test. The subjects were tested in February, May and September 1987 and in January 1988. Maximal oxygen consumption was measured during the 2.5-min test. With the exception of the maximal oxygen consumption of the women in May which was about 6% lower than in the other three tests, no seasonal changes in the test results could be observed -this, in spite of a distinct increase in training volume (from 10 to more than 20 h · week
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)292-297
    JournalEuropean Journal of Applied Physiology
    Volume64
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1992

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