Training study at Canterbury - 05-12-2007
Anthony participated in a training study at Canterbury earlier this year and has received the following:
A research study is being conducted at the University of Kent at
Medway and Canterbury Christ Church University to investigate training
strategies that improve efficiency within cycling. Previous research
has demonstrated that metabolic efficiency is an important determinant
of endurance performance. Within cycling this is measured as the
amount of energy used for a given amount of physical work (i.e. watts
of power).
It has been suggested that if efficiency can be improved by as little
as 1% there is the potential for a significantly enhanced cycling
performance. However there are few previous studies actually
investigating its trainability. The results my previous studies have
demonstrated that cycling efficiency can be increased over the course
of a competitive cycling season using current professional, ex. World
Championship Jersey and National Point Series winners as well as good
club level riders. The intention of this study to implement a specific
training intervention to increase cycling efficiency. The researchers
are looking to recruit 32 male riders that have been competing over
the last 2 years and who will continue to compete this year. The age
range is 18 to 55. You would be required to visit the laboratory on
three occasions (January, April and May) for a maximal test of maximal
aerobic capacity. You would also be required to train at specifically
prescribed intensities according to heart rate (a heart rate monitor
will be provided). Heart rates will need to be recorded every training
session and downloaded on a regular basis.
Testing can be undertaken at either the University of Kent at Medway
(Chatham, Kent) or Canterbury Christ Church University (Canterbury,
Kent) depending on your location. If you would like to participate in
the study please contact James Hopker at the University of Kent at
Medway, Chatham Maritime, ME4 4AG. jgh@kent.ac.uk
Anthony being tested
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