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- Abstract:
- Competitive rowing is a high-intensity endurance sport that requires high levels of training, fitness, and technical skill. Training on rowing ergometers that simulate the rowing stroke is used extensively to increase physical fitness, traditionally maximizing aerobic capacity. However, recent studies have suggested that anaerobic threshold adaptations, especially in women’s rowing, may provide better gains in 2000m performance. The present study examined the correlation between 2000m performance and the second ventilatory threshold (VT2) in collegiate female rowers. In addition, VT2 was compared between novice and experienced rowers. Subjects, members of a Division II collegiate rowing team, completed an incremental exercise test to fatigue and a 2000m simulated time trial on the rowing ergometer. It was observed that VO2 at VT2 and power output at VT2 correlated to 2000m time trial performance (r =-0.75 and 0.83, respectively). There were not enough subjects to separate into two groups based on experience. However, subjects who had participated on a national team were distinguished from those that had not. The results of the comparison indicated national team members to have higher peak power output (293 ± 28 Watts) than those without (244 ± 26 Watts). This leads to the conclusion that anaerobic metabolism, as designated by VT2 is a vital part of 2000m rowing performance and can be used to design training for college female rowers.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2013.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 76-79).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Nicholas Goode. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- GV791 .G66 2013_GoodeNicholas ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- GV791 .G66 2013 ( lcc )
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