Evaluation of the Monark Wingate Ergometer by Direct Measurement of Resistance and Velocity

2001 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 543-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian R. Macintosh ◽  
Shirley N. Bryan ◽  
Peter Rishaug ◽  
Stephen R. Norris
Keyword(s):  
Peak Power ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Constant Load ◽  
Cycle Ergometer ◽  
Moment Of Inertia ◽  
Power Moment ◽  
Correct Calculation ◽  
Load Tests ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Direct Measures

The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of the new basket-loaded Wingate ergometer introduced by Monark (Model 834E). Velocity was measured directly from the pedal switch while tension was measured with transducers on each end of the brake lacing. Moment of inertia of the flywheel was determined and accounted for in the calculation of power. Constant load tests (39.24 to 98.1 N), were done at pedaling speeds from 80 to 140 r•min−1 (flywheel angular velocity = 30-50 rad•s−1). The load transmitted to the lacing at the front and back of the flywheel was 95.5 ± 0.8% (mean ± SEM) and 6.71 ± 0.8%, respectively, of the load in the basket. Thus, the resultant tension (front minus back) was on average 88.8 ± 0.57% of the applied load. The velocity recorded by the Monark Wingate Ergometer computer program (MWECP) was the same (100.4 ± 1.56%) as that determined from the pedal switch directly. Five male mountain bikers performed a 30-s all-out test. Peak power calculated by MWECP (1181 ± 55W) was always higher (p < .01) than that calculated from direct measures of tension and velocity (1102 ± 66W), when not taking into account the moment of inertia. These experiments suggest that the basket-loaded Monark Wingate ergometer does not provide a correct calculation of power because of incomplete load transmission to the flywheel. Key words: power, anaerobic power, moment of inertia, cycle ergometer

scholarly journals Prior exercise impairs subsequent performance in an intensity- and duration-dependent manner

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madison M Fullerton ◽  
Louis Passfield ◽  
Martin J. MacInnis ◽  
Danilo Iannetta ◽  
Juan M Murias
Keyword(s):  
Lactate Threshold ◽  
Peak Power ◽  
Constant Load ◽  
Cycle Ergometer ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Incremental Test ◽  
Subsequent Performance ◽  
Prior Exercise ◽  
Subsequent Time ◽  
Constant Load Exercise

Prior constant-load exercise performed for 30-min at or above maximal lactate steady state (MLSSp) significantly impairs subsequent time-to-task failure (TTF) compared with TTF performed without prior exercise. We tested the hypothesis that TTF would decrease in relation to the intensity and the duration of prior exercise compared to a baseline TTF trial. Eleven individuals (6 men, 5 women, 28 ± 8 yrs) completed the following tests on a cycle ergometer (randomly assigned after MLSSp was determined): i) a ramp-incremental test, ii) a baseline TTF trial performed at 80% of peak power (TTFb), iii) five 30-min constant-PO rides at 5% below lactate threshold (LT-5%), halfway between LT and MLSSp (Delta50), 5% below MLSSp (MLSS-5%), MLSSp, and 5% above MLSSp (MLSS+5%), and iv) 15- and 45-min rides at MLSSp (MLSS15 and MLSS45, respectively). Each condition was immediately followed by a TTF trial at 80% of peak power. Compared to TTFb (330 ± 52s), there was 8.0 ± 24.1, 23.6 ± 20.2, 41.0 ± 14.8, 52.2 ± 18.9, and 75.4 ± 7.4% reduction in TTF following LT-5%, Delta50, MLSS-5%, MLSSp, and MLSS+5%, respectively. Following MLSS15 and MLSS45 there were 29.0 ± 20.1 and 69.4 ± 19.6% reductions in TTF, respectively (P <0.05). It is concluded that TTF is reduced following prior exercise of varying duration at MLSSp and at submaximal intensities below MLSS. Novelty: •Prior constant-PO exercise, performed at intensities below MLSSp, reduces subsequent TTF performance. •Subsequent TTF performance is reduced in a linear fashion following an increase in the duration of constant-PO exercise at MLSSp.

Accurate assessment of work done and power during a Wingate anaerobic test

2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn L. Franklin ◽  
Rae S. Gordon ◽  
Julien S. Baker ◽  
Bruce Davies
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Method ◽  
Cycle Ergometer ◽  
Moment Of Inertia ◽  
Accurate Assessment ◽  
Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽  
Brake Torque ◽  
Physiological Studies ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Work Done ◽  
Anaerobic Test

A Monark cycle ergometer is used in physiological studies to measure work done and power. In this paper, the accuracy of a Monark rope-braked cycle ergometer was examined for a Wingate anaerobic test (WAnT). The traditional method of determining brake torque fails to take into account rope-brake theory and, as the brake torque is used to determine the moment of inertia of the flywheel, a second error is introduced into the calculation to determine the work done or power. In this study, the rope tensions were measured to determine the actual brake torque. A deceleration test was carried out to determine the moment of inertia of the system. The work done by subjects of different masses was calculated for various accelerations and it was found that the traditional calculations overestimate work done and power by between 12% and 14.7%.

Effects of infused epinephrine on slow phase of O2 uptake kinetics during heavy exercise in humans

1994 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 2413-2419 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. A. Gaesser ◽  
S. A. Ward ◽  
V. C. Baum ◽  
B. J. Whipp
Keyword(s):  
Venous Blood ◽  
Constant Load ◽  
Cycle Ergometer ◽  
Co2 Production ◽  
Slow Phase ◽  
Plasma Norepinephrine ◽  
Heavy Exercise ◽  
Peak Vo2 ◽  
Load Tests ◽  
Lactate And Pyruvate

We tested the hypothesis that infused epinephrine (Epi) would augment the slow phase of oxygen uptake (VO2) during heavy exercise. Six normal healthy males initially performed a ramp test on a cycle ergometer to estimate the lactate threshold (LT) and determine peak VO2. Each subject then performed two 20-min constant-load tests at a power output calculated to elicit a VO2 equal to estimated LT + 0.2(peak VO2--estimated LT) under control conditions throughout and with an intravenous infusion of Epi from minutes 10 to 20 at a rate of 100 ng.kg-1.min-1. Pulmonary gas exchange variables were determined breath by breath. Arterialized venous blood was repeatedly sampled from the dorsum of the heated hand. Epi infusion elevated (P < 0.05) plasma Epi concentration (i.e., from 420 +/- 130 pg/ml at minute 10 to 2,190 +/- 410 pg/ml at minute 20) but had no effect on plasma norepinephrine or K+ concentrations. Concentrations of blood lactate and pyruvate were increased, pH was decreased, and base excess became more negative by infusion of Epi (P < 0.05). Epi infusion increased (P < 0.05) CO2 production and the respiratory exchange ratio but had no effect on ventilation or VO2. VO2 increased (P < 0.05) to the same extent in both control (3.14 +/- 0.12 l/min at minute 10, 3.28 +/- 0.12 l/min at minute 20) and Epi infusion (3.10 +/- 0.11 l/min at minute 10, 3.25 +/- 0.11 l/min at minute 20) trials. We therefore concluded that neither Epi nor its associated humoral consequences contribute significantly to the slow phase of VO2 kinetics during heavy exercise.

Effect of high-intensity interval training on anaerobic capacity in ITF taekwondo practitioners

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Batra ◽  
Marek Zatoń
Keyword(s):  
High Intensity ◽  
Peak Power ◽  
Minute Ventilation ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Cycle Ergometer ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
High Intensity Interval

Purpose. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of high-intensity interval training on anaerobic capacity in taekwondo athletes. Materials and methods. The study recruited 20 male International Taekwondo Federation-style practitioners that were randomly divided into an experimental (n=10) and a control (n=10) group. The control group (C) executed a regular training protocol (five 90-min sessions per week) involving traditional TKD methods and techniques for 8 weeks. During the same timeframe, the experimental group (E) followed the same TKD training regime as group C except two of the five sessions were substituted with interval training-based TKD exercise involving 30 s of maximal kicking drills (round middle kick) separated by 90 s of rest. Anaerobic capacity and power were measured pre- and post-training by the 30-s Wingate cycle ergometer test. Results. Post-training values of peak power, total work output, and time of sustained peak power increased only in group E. Group E was also characterized by a significant post-training increase in minute ventilation (VE) and blood lactate (LA-). No significant changes were observed in group C. Connlusions. The inclusion of interval training-based exercise significantly enhanced anaerobic power and capacity in taekwondo practitioners.

Perception of the moment of inertia of hand tools

1982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Zahner ◽  
M. Stephen Kaminaka
Keyword(s):  
Moment Of Inertia ◽  
Hand Tools ◽  
The Moment

Research on the identification of the moment of inertia of PMSM for industrial robots

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuanwen Zhang ◽  
Guangxu Zhou ◽  
Ting Yang ◽  
Ningran Song ◽  
Xinli Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Moment Of Inertia ◽  
The Moment

A Comparison of Asynchronous and Synchronous Arm Cranking During the Wingate Test

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale I. Lovell ◽  
Dale Mason ◽  
Elias Delphinus ◽  
Chris McLellan
Keyword(s):  
Blood Lactate ◽  
Peak Power ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Lactate Concentration ◽  
Blood Lactate Concentration ◽  
Wingate Test ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Arm Cranking ◽  
Minimum Power ◽  
Time To Peak

Purpose:The aim of this study was to compare asynchronous (AS Y) arm cranking (cranks at 180° relative to each other) with synchronous (SYN) arm cranking (parallel crank setting) during the 30 s Wingate anaerobic test.Methods:Thirty-two physically active men (aged 22.1 ± 2.4 y) completed two Wingate tests (one ASY and one SYN) separated by 4 d in a randomized counterbalanced order. The Wingate tests were completed on a modified electromagnetically braked cycle ergometer. Performance measures assessed during the two tests include peak power, mean power, minimum power, time to peak power, rate to fatigue and maximum cadence (RPMmax). Blood lactate concentration was also measured before and 5 min after the tests.Results:Peak and mean power (both absolute and relative to body weight) during SYN arm cranking were significantly (p < 0.001) less than during ASY arm cranking. Rate to fatigue and RPMmax were also significantly (p = 0.012) lower during SYN arm cranking compared with ASY arm cranking. No significant difference was found between test conditions for minimum power, time to peak power or blood lactate concentration.Conclusions:These findings demonstrate that ASY arm cranking results in higher peak and mean anaerobic power compared with SYN arm cranking during the Wingate test. Therefore, an ASY arm crank configuration should be used to assess anaerobic power in most individuals although specific population groups may require further testing to determine which crank configuration is most suitable for the Wingate test.

On the nuclear equilibrium deformation and the moment of inertia of the band

1971 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.A. Hjorth ◽  
J. Oppelstrup ◽  
G. Ehrling
Keyword(s):  
Moment Of Inertia ◽  
Equilibrium Deformation ◽  
The Moment

New Theorems for Moments of Inertia

1993 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
David L. Wallach
Keyword(s):  
Regular Polygon ◽  
Moment Of Inertia ◽  
Regular Polygons ◽  
Centre Of Mass ◽  
Moments Of Inertia ◽  
The Moment

The moment of inertia of a plane lamina about any axis not in this plane can be easily calculated if the moments of inertia about two mutually perpendicular axes in the plane are known. Then one can conclude that the moments of inertia of regular polygons and polyhedra have symmetry about a line or point, respectively, about their centres of mass. Furthermore, the moment of inertia about the apex of a right pyramid with a regular polygon base is dependent only on the angle the axis makes with the altitude. From this last statement, the calculation of the centre of mass moments of inertia of polyhedra becomes very easy.

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