Abstract

Post-activation potentiation (PAP) has been shown to improve acute power-based performance, and the potential to enhance rowing performance. To examine PAP effects with rowing performance, 40 collegiate female rowers performed isometric potentiating (ISO), dynamic potentiating (DYN) and typical control (CON) warm-up protocols, after which they completed a three-minute all-out test (3MT) to evaluate their total distance, peak power, mean power, critical power, anaerobic working capacity (W') and stroke rate. Fifteen-second splits for distance and mean power were also analyzed. The PAP protocols were performed on a rowing ergometer, in a movement pattern that simulated rowing. ISO consisted of 5 × 5-second static muscle actions with the ergometer handle rendered immovable with a nylon boat-strap, while DYN consisted of 2 × 10-second all-out rowing bouts, separated by a 2-minute rest interval. A two-way (condition by experience level) interaction was found for distance, mean power and W' with significant differences (DYN > CON; 5.6 m, 5.9W and 1561.6 J) for more experienced rowers ( > 3.75 years; n=19) and no differences for less experienced rowers (n=18). A main effect for stroke rate was found with DYN > CON (1 s/min). Split analysis of mean power output revealed a two-way (condition by 15s split) interaction independent from experience level. Mean power in DYN was significantly greater than CON and ISO in the 15-30, 30-45, 45-60 and 60-75 second intervals. These results suggest that dynamic PAP may be beneficial for experienced rowers and that these strategies might benefit a greater power output over shorter distances regardless of experience. Future studies should investigate potential benefits of this protocol over a full race distance and identify the difference between experienced and less experienced rowers.

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Graduation Date

2019

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Fukuda, David

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Health Professions and Sciences

Department

School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy

Degree Program

Sport and Exercise Science

Format

application/pdf

Identifier

CFE0007465

URL

http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0007465

Language

English

Release Date

May 2019

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

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