Torque-Cadence Profile and Maximal Dynamic Force in Cyclists : A Novel Approach

We aimed to determine the feasibility, test-retest reliability and long-term stability of a novel method for assessing the force (torque)-velocity (cadence) profile and maximal dynamic force (MDF) during leg-pedaling using a friction-loaded isoinertial cycle ergometer and a high-precision power-meter device. Fifty-two trained male cyclists completed a progressive loading test up to the one-repetition maximum (1RM) on a cycle ergometer. The MDF was defined as the force attained at the cycle performed with the 1RM-load. To examine the test-retest reliability and long-term stability of torque-cadence values, the progressive test was repeated after 72 h and also after 10 weeks of aerobic and strength training. The participants' MDF averaged 13.4 ± 1.3 N·kg-1, which was attained with an average pedal cadence of 21 ± 3 rpm. Participants' highest power output value was attained with a cadence of 110 ± 16 rpm (52 ± 5% MDF). The relationship between the MDF and cadence proved to be very strong (R2 = 0.978) and independent of the cyclists' MDF (p = 0.66). Cadence values derived from this relationship revealed a very high test-retest repeatability (mean SEM = 4 rpm, 3.3%) and long-term stability (SEM = 3 rpm, 2.3%); despite increases in the MDF following the 10-week period. Our findings support the validity, reliability and long-term stability of this method for the assessment of the torque-cadence profile and MDF in cyclists.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:24

Enthalten in:

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) - 24(2024), 6 vom: 21. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Rodríguez-Rielves, Víctor [VerfasserIn]
Barranco-Gil, David [VerfasserIn]
Buendía-Romero, Ángel [VerfasserIn]
Hernández-Belmonte, Alejandro [VerfasserIn]
Higueras-Liébana, Enrique [VerfasserIn]
Iriberri, Jon [VerfasserIn]
Sánchez-Redondo, Iván R [VerfasserIn]
Lillo-Beviá, José Ramón [VerfasserIn]
Martínez-Cava, Alejandro [VerfasserIn]
de Pablos, Raúl [VerfasserIn]
Valenzuela, Pedro L [VerfasserIn]
Pallarés, Jesús G [VerfasserIn]
Alejo, Lidia B [VerfasserIn]

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Assessment
Cycling
Force
Journal Article
Laboratory
Testing

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Date Completed 29.03.2024

Date Revised 30.03.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/s24061997

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370338146