Effect of hyperventilation followed by a 1 min recovery on the Wingate performance

Introduction: The aim of this study was to measure the effect of a pre-exercise hyperventilation-induced respiratory alkalosis (HV) on performance determined during the Wingate test. Summary of facts: Eleven subjects performed the Wingate test twice: under normal conditions or after the completion of six maximal respiratory cycles (six maximal inspiration/expiration cycles done in 30 s) followed by a 1 min recovery period. The HV lead to a decrease of end-tidal carbon dioxide pressure (PETCO2) below 30 mmHg suggesting a significant increase of blood pH. Maximal power and mean power were not significantly different between the two tests. Conclusion: A brief hyperventilation followed by 1 min recovery does not affect performance determined during the Wingate test.
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Notations:training science biological and medical sciences
Tagging:Wingate-Test
Published in:Science & Sports
Language:English
Published: 2013
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2012.08.001
Volume:28
Issue:1
Pages:e15-e18
Document types:article
Level:advanced