Counterweight mass influences single-leg cycling biomechanics.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Single-leg cycling is a commonly used intervention in exercise physiology that has applications in exercise training and rehabilitation. The addition of a counterweight to the contralateral pedal helps single-leg cycling mimic cycling patterns of double-leg cycling. To date, no research has tested (a) the influence of a wide range of counterweight masses on a person's cycling biomechanics and (b) the optimal counterweight mass to emulate double-leg cycling.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of varying counterweights on the kinematics (joint angles) and kinetics (joint moments, work) of cycling using a 3D analysis.

Methods

Twelve participants cycled at 50W or 100W with different counterweight masses (0 to 30 lbs, 2.5 lbs inc

SUBMITTER: Asmussen MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11161077 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature