Stroke and physiological relationships during the incremental front crawl test: outcomes for planning and pacing aerobic training.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the physiological responses associated with the stroke length (SL) and stroke rate (SR) changes as swimming velocity increases during an incremental step-test. Moreover, this study also aimed to verify if SL and SR relationships toward maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O_2max), gas respiratory compensation point (RCP), exchange threshold (GET), and swimming cost can be applied to the management of endurance training and control aerobic pace. Methods: A total of 19 swimmers performed the incremental test until volitional exhaustion, with each stage being designed by percentages of the 400 m (%v400) maximal front crawl velocity. V̇O_2max, GET, RCP, and the respective swimming velocities (v) were examined. Also, the stroke paramet

SUBMITTER: Almeida TAF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10460968 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature