DECELERATION COUNTS: ESTIMATING THE ENERGY COST OF SHUlTLE RUNNING FROM MECHANICAL WORK

Authors

  • Matteo Zago
  • Giulia Rausa
  • Susanna Rampichini
  • Eloisa Limonta
  • Fabio Esposito
  • Chiarella Sforza

Keywords:

metabolic cost, power, changes of direction, eccentric work.

Abstract

To estimate the energetic requirements of 5-m shuttle running based on kinematic data, we devised a modified version of existing models for the estimation of the energy cost of gait. In our approach, negative/eccentric work during deceleration phases was added to positive/concentric work in propulsive phases. Ten subjects performed two 5-rnin trials at 50% and 75% of their maximal aerobic speed. The metabolic cost estimated from 30 kinematics was compared to that measured by a portable metabolimeter. The estimation error was 1.2 J/kg/s (7.3%): results encourage to apply this method for the estimation of the workload in sports involving frequent turns and changes of direction.

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Published

2016-11-06

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Coaching and Sports Activities