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Int J Sports Med 2002; 23(1): 28-32
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-19268
Training and Testing

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The Efficacy of Ergometry Determined Heart Rates for Flatwater Kayak Training

K.  A.  van Someren1 , J.  E.  Oliver2
  • 1 School of Life Sciences, Kingston University, England
  • 2 University College Worcester, England
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April 4, 2001

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20 December 2001 (online)

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the use of incremental ergometry determined heart rate training intensities for the control of kayak ergometer and open water kayak training. Eight well-trained male kayakers completed a maximal incremental exercise test on an air-braked kayak ergometer for the determination of LT1 (the power output at which blood lactate concentration increased by ≥ 1 mmol × L-1), the associated heart rate (HR-LT1), V˙O2peak, maximal heart rate and maximal aerobic power. Subjects then performed 20 min trials of kayak ergometry (E), open water kayaking in a single kayak (K1) and open water kayaking in a four-seat kayak (K4) at HR-LT1. During the three trials, heart rate was continuously measured, and blood lactate concentration, rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and stroke rate were determined every 5 min. In all trials, exercise at HR-LT1 resulted in stable blood lactate concentrations and a stable RPE. Comparison of the three trials demonstrated that the only difference was for RPE, which was lower in (K4) than in (E), (p < 0.05). The results demonstrate that the prescription of HR-LT1 elicits similar blood lactate concentrations during kayak ergometer and open water kayak training in both single and team boats.

Key words

Lactate threshold · kayak ergometry · training prescription.

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