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Int J Sports Med 1984; 05(2): 98-101
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1025888
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Oxygen Consumption and Speed of Cycling Using an Air-Resistance Simulator on a Hometrainer Roller

H. H. E. Oude Vrielink, A. C. A. Vissers, R. A. Binkhorst
  • Department of Physiology, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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14 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Oxygen consumption was determined for subjects cycling on a hometrainer roller with a racing bicycle. In part of the experiments the bicycle was supplied with an air-resistance simulator. The relation between oxygen consumption and velocity of cycling on the roller is linear: similar to that during bicycle ergometry. The relation is almost the same as during bicycling outdoors on a touring bicycle when the simulator is used while cycling on the roller. Cycling with the simulator only on the bicycle on a support is comparable to cycling outdoors on a racing bicycle. It is concluded that the use of a roller and an air-resistance simulator can be used for ergometry and training.

Key words

oxygen consumption - cycling - air-resistance simulator - hometrainer roller

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