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19.01.2018 | Original Article

Relationship between power–duration parameters and mechanical and anthropometric properties of the thigh in elite cyclists

verfasst von: Mehdi Kordi, Campbell Menzies, Len Parker Simpson

Erschienen in: European Journal of Applied Physiology | Ausgabe 3/2018

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Abstract

Purpose

The curvature constant (W′) and asymptote (critical power; CP) of the power–duration relationship are important parameters for explaining cycling performance. Short-duration endurance cycling events rely more heavily on the W′; however, the full mechanistic underpinning of this parameter is yet to be determined. Evidence suggests both muscle volume and muscle strength may contribute to the magnitude of W′. Therefore, the present study investigated the relationship between power–duration parameters (CP and W′) and (1) anthropometric and (2) mechanical properties of thigh muscles in a sample of elite cyclists.

Methods

Eleven elite male cyclists had gross thigh volume (T_VOL), quadriceps muscle volume (Q_VOL), vastus lateralis (VL) muscle pennation angle (PA) and VL muscle thickness (MT) measured. Additionally, maximum torque production of the knee extensors (F_MAX) was assessed. The relationship between these anthropometric and mechanical measures and both the CP and W′ were determined.

Results

W′ showed a very strong positive and significant relationship with F_MAX (r = 0.87, p < 0.001) and a large positive and significant relationship with T_VOL (r = 0.60, p = 0.05). No other anthropometric characteristics were related to the W′. The CP was not associated with any mechanical or anthropometric parameter.

Conclusion

In addition to muscle size, the maximal evocable force of a muscle (group) appears to be linked to the magnitude of the W′ in elite cyclists.

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Titel: Relationship between power–duration parameters and mechanical and anthropometric properties of the thigh in elite cyclists
verfasst von: Mehdi Kordi
Campbell Menzies
Len Parker Simpson
Publikationsdatum: 19.01.2018
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: European Journal of Applied Physiology / Ausgabe 3/2018
Print ISSN: 1439-6319
Elektronische ISSN: 1439-6327
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-018-3807-1

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