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Int J Sports Med 2017; 38(05): 378-383
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-100101
Training & Testing
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Aerobic and Anaerobic Swimming Force Evaluation in One Single Test Session for Young Swimmers

Filipe Antônio de Barros Sousa
1   University of Campinas, School of Applied Sciences, Limeira, Brazil
2   Faculty Einstein of Limeira, Physical Education, Limeira, Brazil
,
Natalia Almeida Rodrigues
1   University of Campinas, School of Applied Sciences, Limeira, Brazil
,
Leonardo Henrique Dalcheco Messias
1   University of Campinas, School of Applied Sciences, Limeira, Brazil
,
Jair Borges Queiroz
2   Faculty Einstein of Limeira, Physical Education, Limeira, Brazil
,
Fulvia Barros Manchado-Gobatto
1   University of Campinas, School of Applied Sciences, Limeira, Brazil
,
Claudio Alexandre Gobatto
1   University of Campinas, School of Applied Sciences, Limeira, Brazil
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accepted after revision 21 December 2016

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02 March 2017 (online)

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Abstract

This study aims to propose and validate the tethered swimming lactate minimum test (TSLacmin) estimating aerobic and anaerobic capacity in one single test session, using force as measurement parameter. 6 male and 6 female young swimmers (age=15.7±1.1 years; height=173.3±9.5 cm; weight=66.1±9.5 kg) performed 4 sessions comprising i) an all-out 30 s test and incremental test (TSLacmin); ii) 30 min of tethered swimming at constant intensity (2 sessions); iii) free-swimming time trials used to calculate critical velocity. Tethered swimming sessions used an acquisition system enabling maximum (Fmax) and mean (Fmean) force measurement and intensity variation. The tethered all-out test lasting 30 s resulted in hyperlactatemia of 7.9±2.0 mmol·l−1. TSLacmin presented a 100% success applicability rate, which is equivalent to aerobic capacity in 75% of cases. TSLacmin intensity was 37.7±7.3 N, while maximum force in the all-out test was 105±27 N. Aerobic and anaerobic TSLacmin parameters were significantly related to free-swimming performance (r=−0.67 for 100 m and r=−0.80 for 200 m) and critical velocity (r=0.80). TSLacmin estimates aerobic capacity in most cases, and both aerobic and anaerobic force parameters are well related to critical velocity and free swimming performance.

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lactate minimum test - maximal lactate steady state - tethered swimming - critical velocity

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