Prediction of Flatwater Kayaking Performance

Someren, Ken A. van; Howatson, Glyn

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“…Over the past few years, research into the relationship between anthropometry and performance has increased (Gabbett and Georgieff, 2007; Mielgo-Ayuso et al, 2015). In most sports, the athletes’ overall status may be determined by means of general and specific field tests, since a strong correlation has been consistently reported between the fitness level and the individual performance attained (Pyne et al, 2006; van Someren and Howatson, 2008). Traditionally, the determination of a physical profile in a given sport involves the use of predictive testing as a measure of power and strength (Cronin and Hansen, 2005), speed (Gabbett and Georgieff, 2007), aerobic fitness (Leone et al, 2002) or flexibility (Simoneau, 1998).…”

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Differences in Anthropometry, Biological Age and Physical Fitness Between Young Elite Kayakers and Canoeists

López-Plaza

Alacid

Muyor

et al. 2017

Journal of Human Kinetics

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The aim of this study was to determine the anthropometric and physical characteristics of youth elite paddlers and to identify the differences between kayakers and canoeists. A total of 171 male paddlers (eighty-nine kayakers and eighty-two canoeists), aged 13.69 ± 0.57 years (mean ± SD) volunteered to participate in this study. The participants completed basic anthropometric assessments (body mass, stretch stature, sitting height, body mass index, maturity level, sum of 6 skinfolds and fat mass percentage) as well as a battery of physical fitness tests (overhead medicine ball throw, counter movement jump, sit-and-reach and 20 m multi-stage shuttle run tests). The anthropometric results revealed a significantly larger body size (stretch stature and sitting height) and body mass in the kayakers (p < 0.01) as well as a more mature biological status (p = 0.003). The physical fitness level exhibited by the kayakers was likewise significantly greater than that of the canoeists, both in the counter movement jump and estimated VO2max (p < 0.05), as well as in the overhead medicine ball throw and sit-and-reach test (p < 0.01). These findings confirm the more robust and mature profile of youth kayakers that might be associated with the superior fitness level observed and the specific requirements of this sport discipline.

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Differences in Anthropometry, Biological Age and Physical Fitness Between Young Elite Kayakers and Canoeists

López-Plaza

Alacid

Muyor

et al. 2017

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“…Además, algunos trabajos han encontrado correlaciones significativas de las dimensiones antropométricas de los kayakistas con el rendimiento en agua, en diferentes distancias. La talla sentado y el perímetro mesoesternal han sido correlacionados de forma significativa con el tiempo en 1000 m (Fry & Morton); el perímetro mesoesternal y el diámetro biepicondíleo del húmero con el rendimiento en 500 m (van Someren & Howatson, 2008); y los perímetros del brazo, brazo contraído, antebrazo y mesoesternal, junto con el diámetro biepicondíleo del húmero con el tiempo en 200 m (van Someren & Palmer).…”

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Perfil Antropométrico del Canoísta Joven de Aguas Tranquilas

2011

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ALACID, F.; MUYOR, J. M. & LÓPEZ-MIÑARRO, P. A. Perfil antropométrico del canoísta joven de aguas tranquilas. Int. J. Morphol., 29(3):835-840, 2011.RESUMEN: Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron describir las características antropométricas de hombres canoístas de categoría cadete y comparar su somatotipo y proporcionalidad con palistas olímpicos. Treinta y tres canoístas de 15 a 16 años de edad, fueron valorados usando una batería de 41 medidas antropométricas. Se calculó la composición corporal, el somatotipo y los valores Z utilizando la estrategia Phantom de proporcionalidad. El somatotipo medio de los canoístas obtuvo la clasificación de mesomorfo balanceado. De la comparación con los palistas de categoría olímpica, destacó la menor mesomorfia así como los valores inferiores de proporcionalidad en los perímetros y diámetros del tronco de las extremidades superiores de los canoístas cadetes. La información aportada en este estudio puede ser utilizada como guía en el proceso de detección de talentos en canoístas jóvenes de aguas tranquilas.

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“…In 500 m kayak fl at water race, 4 km individual pursuit (track cycling), 400 m swimming and 400−1 500 m track running, best predictors were lactate threshold and peak oxygen defi cit [ 4 , 7 , 43 ] , peak workload [ 14 ] , isokinetic and isometric parameters and fatigue index over 30 s [ 41 ] . For 200 m kayak race (~1 min duration), anthropometric characteristics also entered the model of performance prediction, apart from anaerobic power and work parameters [ 41 ] . When typical sprint races were considered (conventionally, duration of up to 30 s), variables related to highintensity exercise were the sole performance predictors.…”

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Hypoxanthine as a Predictor of Performance in Highly Trained Athletes

2013

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Purine metabolism reflects the exercise-induced muscle adaptations and training status. This study evaluated the utility of plasma hypoxanthine in the prediction of actual sport performance. We studied male athletes: 28 triathletes (21.4±2.9 years), 12 long-distance runners (23.2±1.9 years), 13 middle-distance runners (22.9±1.8 years) and 18 sprinters (22.0±2.7 years). Season-best race times were considered, achieved over standard triathlon, 5 000 m, 1 500 m and 100 m, respectively. Incremental treadmill test was administered to determine maximum and "threshold" oxygen uptake. Resting and post-exercise plasma concentrations of hypoxanthine, xanthine, uric acid and lactate were measured as well as resting erythrocyte hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase activity. Simple and multiple regression analyses were used to identify significant contributors to the variance in performance. Hypoxanthine considered alone explained more variance in triathletes, long-distance runners, middle-distance runners and sprinters (r 2=0.81, 0.81, 0.88 and 0.78, respectively) than models based on aerobic capacity and lactate (R 2=0.51, 0.37, 0.59 and 0.31, respectively). Combining purine metabolites and cardiorespiratory variables resulted in the best prediction (R 2=0.86, 0.93, 0.93 and 0.91; r=0.93, 0.96, 0.96 and 0.95, respectively). In summary, hypoxanthine is a strong predictor of performance in highly trained athletes and its prediction ability is very high regardless of sport specialization, spanning the continuum from speed-power to endurance disciplines.

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Prediction of Flatwater Kayaking Performance

Cited by 58 publications

References 12 publications

Differences in Anthropometry, Biological Age and Physical Fitness Between Young Elite Kayakers and Canoeists

Differences in Anthropometry, Biological Age and Physical Fitness Between Young Elite Kayakers and Canoeists

Perfil Antropométrico del Canoísta Joven de Aguas Tranquilas

Hypoxanthine as a Predictor of Performance in Highly Trained Athletes

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