Influence of Biomechanical Parameters on Performance in Elite Triathletes along 29 Weeks of Training
The purpose of the study was to assess how the modification of biomechanical parameters influences the performance of elite triathletes. Four elite international triathletes participated in this study. The anthropometric method ISAK was used to estimate the triathlete’s body composition. For the phy...
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| description | The purpose of the study was to assess how the modification of biomechanical parameters influences the performance of elite triathletes. Four elite international triathletes participated in this study. The anthropometric method ISAK was used to estimate the triathlete’s body composition. For the physiological and biomechanical parameters, a running test (RT) was performed on an outdoor track, with the participants wearing the Stryd Summit Footpod (Stryd, Boulder, CO, USA). The pre-test took place in the last week of an adaptation mesocycle; then, after 29 weeks of training, the triathletes performed the post-test. A within-subject repeated measures design was used to assess changes in the anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical parameters. Pearson correlations (<i>r</i>) were applied to determine the relationship between the performance at different intensities (VT1, VT2 and MAS) and the biomechanical parameters. Concerning the anthropometric characteristics, significant differences were found in the summation (Σ) of skinfold (8.1 cm); as a consequence, the % fat mass was reduced (1.2%). Significant differences were found in the physiological values (VO<sub>2</sub> and % VO<sub>2</sub>max), speed and biomechanical parameters, such as step length normalized, to the specific physiological intensity of the short-distance triathlon, the VT2. Therefore, performance improvement in the running segment could not only be explained by physiological changes, but also by biomechanical parameters changes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f11c9d30cd6947488e9a8f720d4ca15d2023-12-03T14:32:12ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-01-01113105010.3390/app11031050Influence of Biomechanical Parameters on Performance in Elite Triathletes along 29 Weeks of TrainingJavier Olaya-Cuartero0Roberto Cejuela1Faculty of Health Sciences, Isabel I University, 09003 Burgos, SpainDepartment-Section of Physical Education and Sport, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, SpainThe purpose of the study was to assess how the modification of biomechanical parameters influences the performance of elite triathletes. Four elite international triathletes participated in this study. The anthropometric method ISAK was used to estimate the triathlete’s body composition. For the physiological and biomechanical parameters, a running test (RT) was performed on an outdoor track, with the participants wearing the Stryd Summit Footpod (Stryd, Boulder, CO, USA). The pre-test took place in the last week of an adaptation mesocycle; then, after 29 weeks of training, the triathletes performed the post-test. A within-subject repeated measures design was used to assess changes in the anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical parameters. Pearson correlations (<i>r</i>) were applied to determine the relationship between the performance at different intensities (VT1, VT2 and MAS) and the biomechanical parameters. Concerning the anthropometric characteristics, significant differences were found in the summation (Σ) of skinfold (8.1 cm); as a consequence, the % fat mass was reduced (1.2%). Significant differences were found in the physiological values (VO<sub>2</sub> and % VO<sub>2</sub>max), speed and biomechanical parameters, such as step length normalized, to the specific physiological intensity of the short-distance triathlon, the VT2. Therefore, performance improvement in the running segment could not only be explained by physiological changes, but also by biomechanical parameters changes.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1050Strydfieldtrainingspatiotemporal parametersphysiologyanthropometry |
| spellingShingle | Javier Olaya-Cuartero Roberto Cejuela Influence of Biomechanical Parameters on Performance in Elite Triathletes along 29 Weeks of Training Applied Sciences Stryd field training spatiotemporal parameters physiology anthropometry |
| title | Influence of Biomechanical Parameters on Performance in Elite Triathletes along 29 Weeks of Training |
| title_full | Influence of Biomechanical Parameters on Performance in Elite Triathletes along 29 Weeks of Training |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Biomechanical Parameters on Performance in Elite Triathletes along 29 Weeks of Training |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Biomechanical Parameters on Performance in Elite Triathletes along 29 Weeks of Training |
| title_short | Influence of Biomechanical Parameters on Performance in Elite Triathletes along 29 Weeks of Training |
| title_sort | influence of biomechanical parameters on performance in elite triathletes along 29 weeks of training |
| topic | Stryd field training spatiotemporal parameters physiology anthropometry |
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