The purpose was to investigate the effect of 25 weeks heavy strength training in young elite cyclists. Nine cyclists performed endurance training and heavy strength training (ES) while seven cyclists performed endurance training only (E). ES, but not E, resulted in increases in isometric half squat performance, lean lower body mass, peak power output during Wingate test, peak aerobic power outp...

Background Energy drinks are often marketed to the consumer as a performance enhancing beverage. When performance benefits are realized, it is likely due to the caffeine content present in typical energy drinks. There have been few scientific studies investigating the effects of energy drink ingestion on anaerobic performance assessed by repeated 20-second Wingate tests. PURPOSE: To determine t...

Age related differences in anaerobic mean and peak power outputs were examined in 21 preadolescent (Tanner Stage = 1) boys (age 11.1yrs.±0.3) and 23 male adults (age 20.2yrs.±0.6). The investigation protocol included anthropometric measurements (determination of stature, body weight and fat free mass-FFM by bioelectrical impedence analysis) and the 30-s all-out Wingate anaerobic test on a cycle...

AIMS/HYPOTHESIS It is known that family history to type 2 diabetes induces anthropometric changes in various populations. Regular physical activity can induce adaptations in these subjects regularizing body composition and anthropometric parameters. The aim of this study is therefore to understand if family history to type 2 diabetes affects anaerobic performance in young male élite athletes. ...

This study examined the effects of one single bout daily versus triple bouts of resistance exercise for 12 weeks on muscular strength and anaerobic performance of the upper body. Twenty young male adults (age: 22.0 ± 1.0 years, bench press: 44.0 ± 10.3 kg) were randomly assigned to a single bout (SB) or triple bouts (TB) of resistance exercise group. Maximal strength and anaerobic performance o...

Investigations examining the ergogenic and metabolic influence of caffeine during short-term high-intensity exercise are few in number and have produced inconsistent results. This study examined the effects of caffeine on repeated bouts of high-intensity exercise in recreationally active men. Subjects (n = 9) completed four 30-s Wingate (WG) sprints with 4 min of rest between each exercise bout...

PURPOSE To examine the effect of active warm-up duration on short-term maximal performance assessed during Ramadan in the morning. METHODS Twelve healthy active men performed four Wingate tests for measurement of peak power and mean power before and during Ramadan at 09:00 a.m. The tests were performed on separate days, after either a 5-min or a 15-min warm-up. The warm-up consisted in pedali...

C. Bernard, T. DeGrand, C. DeTar, Steven Gottlieb, Urs M. Heller, J. E. Hetrick, N. Ishizuka, C. McNeile, R. Sugar, D. Toussaint, M. Wingate Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130, USA University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USA University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, USA Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405, USA SCRI, The Florida State University, Tallahass...