Low Cadence, High Resistance Creates More Muscle Breakdown than High Cadence, Low Resistance in Well Trained Cyclists during High Intensity Interval Training
Journal Title: Journal of Science and Cycling - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Research by Laursen (2005:Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 19, 527-533) demonstrated the positive effects of High Intensity Interval Training on cycling performance concluding that peripheral (muscular) adaptations were the likely cause of increase in performance. Research also shows the relationship between cadence and gross efficiency in cycling (Ansley, 2009: European Journal of Sport Science, 9, 61-85) however there is no research to determine whether a cadence that has been deemed ‘efficient’ (least metabolic cost) produces an optimal training stimulus (measured as the breakdown of muscle). This research sought to provide cyclists and coaches insight into how they can manipulate cadence during HIIT to obtain a desired acute training response.
Authors and Affiliations
R Stanley| Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Chester, United Kingdom., N Reeve| Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Chester, United Kingdom., R Jawadwala| Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Chester, United Kingdom.
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