The Wingate Anaerobic Test, a Narrative Review of the Protocol Variables That Affect the Results Obtained
The Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAT) has been widely used since its creation in 1974. The WAT involves performing a 30 s “all-out” cycling test. The test is currently applied with some modifications, partly due to the evolution of the material used to perform it. The purpose of this text is to act as a...
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| description | The Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAT) has been widely used since its creation in 1974. The WAT involves performing a 30 s “all-out” cycling test. The test is currently applied with some modifications, partly due to the evolution of the material used to perform it. The purpose of this text is to act as a guide for the correct use and application of the test, as well as to highlight the importance of controlling many of the variables that may influence its results. Methods: A literature search was conducted in PUBMED/MEDLINE and Web of Science with different combinations of keywords all related to the WAT to obtain a search of 113 papers. Results and discussion: It was observed that variables such as the duration of the test or the resistance used in the cycle ergometer must be adjusted according to the objective and the population evaluated, while others such as the warm-up or the supplementation of different substances can improve performance on the WAT. Conclusions: In order to apply the WAT correctly, variables such as duration, resistance used or warm-up time and intensity must be adjusted according to the evaluated subjects and the aim of the study. Other variables such as position on the bike or equipment used should also be controlled if we want to guarantee its replicability. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-96969fc1c9a44f5693cd2d8bcb376afb2023-11-22T06:41:18ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-08-011116741710.3390/app11167417The Wingate Anaerobic Test, a Narrative Review of the Protocol Variables That Affect the Results ObtainedArkaitz Castañeda-Babarro0Health, Physical Activity and Sports Science Laboratory, Department of Physical Activity and Sports, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, 48007 Bilbao, SpainThe Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAT) has been widely used since its creation in 1974. The WAT involves performing a 30 s “all-out” cycling test. The test is currently applied with some modifications, partly due to the evolution of the material used to perform it. The purpose of this text is to act as a guide for the correct use and application of the test, as well as to highlight the importance of controlling many of the variables that may influence its results. Methods: A literature search was conducted in PUBMED/MEDLINE and Web of Science with different combinations of keywords all related to the WAT to obtain a search of 113 papers. Results and discussion: It was observed that variables such as the duration of the test or the resistance used in the cycle ergometer must be adjusted according to the objective and the population evaluated, while others such as the warm-up or the supplementation of different substances can improve performance on the WAT. Conclusions: In order to apply the WAT correctly, variables such as duration, resistance used or warm-up time and intensity must be adjusted according to the evaluated subjects and the aim of the study. Other variables such as position on the bike or equipment used should also be controlled if we want to guarantee its replicability.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/16/7417anaerobicpowerprotocolreliabilityreproducibilitysupplementation |
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| title | The Wingate Anaerobic Test, a Narrative Review of the Protocol Variables That Affect the Results Obtained |
| title_full | The Wingate Anaerobic Test, a Narrative Review of the Protocol Variables That Affect the Results Obtained |
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| title_short | The Wingate Anaerobic Test, a Narrative Review of the Protocol Variables That Affect the Results Obtained |
| title_sort | wingate anaerobic test a narrative review of the protocol variables that affect the results obtained |
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