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Article

Influence of Intensity RAMP Incremental Test on Peak Power, Post-Exercise Blood Lactate, and Heart Rate Recovery in Males: Cross-Over Study

by
Kamil Michalik
*,
Kuba Korta
,
Natalia Danek
,
Marcin Smolarek
and
Marek Zatoń
Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 35 Paderewskiego Street, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16(20), 3934; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16203934
Submission received: 13 September 2019 / Revised: 4 October 2019 / Accepted: 15 October 2019 / Published: 16 October 2019
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Abstract

Background: The linearly increased loading (RAMP) incremental test is a method commonly used to evaluate physical performance in a laboratory, but the best-designed protocol remains unknown. The aim of this study was to compare the selected variables used in training control resulting from the two different intensities of RAMP incremental tests. Methods: Twenty healthy and physically active men took part in this experiment. The tests included two visits to a laboratory, during which anthropometric measurements, incremental test on a cycle ergometer, and examinations of heart rate and blood lactate concentration were made. The cross-over study design method was used. The subjects underwent a randomly selected RAMP test with incremental load: 0.278 W·s−1 or 0.556 W·s−1. They performed the second test a week later. Results: Peak power output was significantly higher by 51.69 W (p < 0.001; t = 13.10; ES = 1.13) in the 0.556 W·s−1 group. Total work done was significantly higher in the 0.278 W·s−1 group by 71.93 kJ (p < 0.001; t = 12.55; ES = 1.57). Maximal heart rate was significantly higher in the 0.278 W·s−1 group by 3.30 bpm (p < 0.01; t = 3.72; ES = 0.48). There were no statistically significant differences in heart rate recovery and peak blood lactate. Conclusions: We recommend use of the 0.556 W·s−1 RAMP protocol because it is of shorter duration compared with 0.278 W·s−1 and as such practically easier and of less effort for subjects.
Keywords: incremental test; RAMP protocol; peak power; blood lactate; heart rate recovery incremental test; RAMP protocol; peak power; blood lactate; heart rate recovery

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Michalik, K.; Korta, K.; Danek, N.; Smolarek, M.; Zatoń, M. Influence of Intensity RAMP Incremental Test on Peak Power, Post-Exercise Blood Lactate, and Heart Rate Recovery in Males: Cross-Over Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16, 3934. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16203934

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Michalik K, Korta K, Danek N, Smolarek M, Zatoń M. Influence of Intensity RAMP Incremental Test on Peak Power, Post-Exercise Blood Lactate, and Heart Rate Recovery in Males: Cross-Over Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16(20):3934. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16203934

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Michalik, Kamil, Kuba Korta, Natalia Danek, Marcin Smolarek, and Marek Zatoń. 2019. "Influence of Intensity RAMP Incremental Test on Peak Power, Post-Exercise Blood Lactate, and Heart Rate Recovery in Males: Cross-Over Study" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 20: 3934. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16203934

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Michalik, K., Korta, K., Danek, N., Smolarek, M., & Zatoń, M. (2019). Influence of Intensity RAMP Incremental Test on Peak Power, Post-Exercise Blood Lactate, and Heart Rate Recovery in Males: Cross-Over Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(20), 3934. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16203934

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