Effects of time of day on power output and thermoregulation responses during cycling over a simulated hilly course in the heat (35C)
Journal Title: Biology of Exercise - Year 2008, Vol 4, Issue 0
Abstract
The aim of the present investigation was to compare responses to sustained exercise in the morning and evening in the heat (35°C) over a hilly prolonged simulated course. The thermoregulatory response examined was core temperature (Tc). In addition power output, and time were examined. Eight active males (25- 40 years) were instructed to work as hard as possible over the entire exercise period, with variation of pedal frequency permitted at any time. Two prolonged sessions were performed at 08:00 and 17:00 h, and counterbalanced with at least 5 days recovery between tests. The examined variables showed no significant main effect for time of day. Mean power output in the evening was greater by 9 Watts (W) in comparison to the morning exercise. Furthermore, time increased by 2.8% in the evening compared to the morning. Future studies should include the examination of circadian rhythms and performance during undulating courses using each grat period.
Authors and Affiliations
KONSTANTINOS BARDIS| Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, GREG ATKINSON| Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University
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- DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.4127/jbe.2008.4.17-28
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