The 'Wingate Cycle Ergometer Test' is an anaerobic test that is performed on a cycle ergometer. Eg. Monark. (Vandewalle et al. 1987). The aim of our test is to measure Peak Power Output(PPO), Relative Peak Power Output(RPP), Fatigue Index(FI) and Anaerobic Capacity(AC) throughout the Wingate Anaerobic Test. For both our participants we will compare our findings and provide an explanation for the similarities/differences we encounter between the two. Peak Power Output is the highest power output which is noted within the first five seconds of exercise. It implies the scope of energy generation the first energy system can provide. (William D. et al. 2010).
Method:
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It estimates the scope of energy-generation the first energy system can provide. (William D. et al. 2010). It is clear from the graph above Participant 1's PPO is higher than Participant 2's. This tells us that participant 1's ATP-PCr system has a greater ability to generate energy for muscle contraction than participant 2's. For this reason it can be concluded that participant 1 would be a better sprinter, but how long he could stay going would rely on his Fatigue Index. Relative Peak Power Output takes into consideration the varying size and body mass of participants. This figure is more reliable in my opinion when comparing participants. Take for example, participant 2, he is smaller and weighs less than participant 1, therefore inevitably has a lower PPO. However he could be, and in this case is, more powerful per kg than the taller, heavier participant 1.
Fatigue Index shows how much the power output declines throughout the test, showing the total amount of energy the ATP-PCr and glycolytic systems can produce together. It is clear that Participant 1 had a much lower fatigue index than participant 2, indicating his capability to maintain a hard and steady workload for longer than participant 2, along with showing better
Method:
Participant is weighed (Kg), heart rate monitor is dampened and applied along …show more content…
It estimates the scope of energy-generation the first energy system can provide. (William D. et al. 2010). It is clear from the graph above Participant 1's PPO is higher than Participant 2's. This tells us that participant 1's ATP-PCr system has a greater ability to generate energy for muscle contraction than participant 2's. For this reason it can be concluded that participant 1 would be a better sprinter, but how long he could stay going would rely on his Fatigue Index. Relative Peak Power Output takes into consideration the varying size and body mass of participants. This figure is more reliable in my opinion when comparing participants. Take for example, participant 2, he is smaller and weighs less than participant 1, therefore inevitably has a lower PPO. However he could be, and in this case is, more powerful per kg than the taller, heavier participant 1.
Fatigue Index shows how much the power output declines throughout the test, showing the total amount of energy the ATP-PCr and glycolytic systems can produce together. It is clear that Participant 1 had a much lower fatigue index than participant 2, indicating his capability to maintain a hard and steady workload for longer than participant 2, along with showing better