Force-velocity relationship and maximal power on a cycle ergometer. Correlation with the height of a vertical jump |
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Authors: | H Vandewalle G Peres J Heller J Panel H Monod |
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Institution: | Laboratoire de physiologie du travail UA CNRS 385, Paris, France. |
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Abstract: | The force-velocity relationship on a Monark ergometer and the vertical jump height have been studied in 152 subjects practicing different athletic activities (sprint and endurance running, cycling on track and/or road, soccer, rugby, tennis and hockey) at an average or an elite level. There was an approximately linear relationship between braking force and peak velocity for velocities between 100 and 200 rev.min-1. The highest indices of force P0, velocity V0 and maximal anaerobic power (Wmax) were observed in the power athletes. There was a significant relationship between vertical jump height and Wmax related to body mass. |
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