THE ANAEROBIC PERFORMANCE TEST USING VARIOUS CYCLE ERGOMETER: THE STUDY IN CYCLISTS
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The purpose of the research was to study anaerobic performance, investigate relationships, and examine the reliability of testing using three different types of cycle ergometers with varying resistance systems: a mechanically braked cycle ergometer, an air and electromagnetically braked cycle ergometer, and an electromagnetically braked cycle ergometer. The study was conducted with 20 healthy male cyclists aged 19-30 years. The participants underwent two repeated tests, and physiological variables were recorded, including peak power, average power and fatigue index for each cyclist. The results were compared across the three types of cycle ergometers, and statistical analysis was conducted to assess whether there were differences using One-Way ANOVA with repeated measures. Additionally, the relationship and reliability were examined using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and statistical significance was set at a 0.05 level.
The results showed that high correlation between testing for all 3 cycles ergometer (peak power, r= 0.66-0.87 and average power, r= 0.58-0.94 respectively). There was no correlation of fatigue index. Furthermore, the result showed good to very good reliability. (peak power, r= 0.93-0.97 and average power, r= 0.90-0.96 and fatigue index, r = 0.85-0.90, respectively).
In conclusion, three different types of cycle ergometers can be used. However, an air and electromagnetically braked cycle ergometer demonstrated the highest reliability compared to the others.
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