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dc.contributor.authorBrennan, SF
dc.contributor.authorCresswell, AG
dc.contributor.authorFarris, DJ
dc.contributor.authorLichtwark, GA
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-09T09:28:08Z
dc.date.issued2019-05-01
dc.description.abstractAt a constant power output, cyclists prefer to use a higher cadence than those that minimize metabolic cost. The neuromuscular mechanism underpinning the preferred higher cadence remains unclear. Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of cadence on joint level work and vastus lateralis (VL) fascicle mechanics while cycling at a constant, submaximal, power output. We hypothesized that preferred cycling cadence would enhance the power capacity of the VL muscle when compared with a more economical cadence. Furthermore, we predicted that the most economical cadence would coincide with minimal total electromyographic activity from the leg muscles. Methods: Metabolic cost, lower-limb kinematics, joint level work, VL fascicle mechanics, and muscle activation of the VL, rectus femoris, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius medialis, and soleus muscles were measured during cycling at a constant power output of 2.5 W·kg -1 and cadences of 40, 60, 80, and 100 rpm. A preferred condition was also performed where cadence feedback was hidden from the participant. Results: Metabolic cost was lowest at 60 rpm, but the mean preferred cadence was 81 rpm. The distribution of joint work remained constant across cadences, with the majority of positive work being performed at the knee. The preferred cadence coincided with the highest VL power capacity, without a significant penalty to efficiency, based on fascicle shortening velocity. Conclusions: Cycling at a higher cadence is preferred to ensure that the muscle's ability to produce positive power remains high. Further investigations are required to examine what feedback mechanism could be responsible for the optimization of this motor pattern.en_GB
dc.identifier.citationVol. 51 (5), pp. 941 - 950en_GB
dc.identifier.doi10.1249/MSS.0000000000001863
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10871/37904
dc.language.isoenen_GB
dc.publisherLippincott, Williams & Wilkins / American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)en_GB
dc.rights.embargoreasonUnder embargo until 1 May 2020 in compliance with publisher policyen_GB
dc.rights© 2018 by the American College of Sports Medicineen_GB
dc.subjectVastus Lateralisen_GB
dc.subjectworken_GB
dc.subjectpoweren_GB
dc.subjectefficiencyen_GB
dc.subjectultrasounden_GB
dc.subjectelectromyographyen_GB
dc.titleThe Effect of Cadence on the Mechanics and Energetics of Constant Power Cyclingen_GB
dc.typeArticleen_GB
dc.date.available2019-07-09T09:28:08Z
dc.identifier.issn0195-9131
dc.descriptionThis is the author accepted manuscript.The final version is available from Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins via the DOI in this recorden_GB
dc.identifier.journalMedicine and Science in Sports and Exerciseen_GB
dc.rights.urihttp://www.rioxx.net/licenses/all-rights-reserveden_GB
dcterms.dateAccepted2018-11-01
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rioxxterms.typeJournal Article/Reviewen_GB
refterms.dateFCD2019-07-09T09:22:46Z
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