Influence of Intensity RAMP Incremental Test on Peak Power, Post-Exercise Blood Lactate, and Heart Rate Recovery in Males: Cross-Over Study

Kamil Michalik, Kuba Korta, Natalia Danek, Marcin Smolarek and Marek Zatoń
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Kamil Michalik: Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 35 Paderewskiego Street, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
Kuba Korta: Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 35 Paderewskiego Street, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
Natalia Danek: Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 35 Paderewskiego Street, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
Marcin Smolarek: Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 35 Paderewskiego Street, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
Marek Zatoń: Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 35 Paderewskiego Street, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland

IJERPH, 2019, vol. 16, issue 20, 1-8

Abstract: Background: The linearly increased loading (RAMP) incremental test is a method commonly used to evaluate physical performance in a laboratory, but the best-designed protocol remains unknown. The aim of this study was to compare the selected variables used in training control resulting from the two different intensities of RAMP incremental tests. Methods: Twenty healthy and physically active men took part in this experiment. The tests included two visits to a laboratory, during which anthropometric measurements, incremental test on a cycle ergometer, and examinations of heart rate and blood lactate concentration were made. The cross-over study design method was used. The subjects underwent a randomly selected RAMP test with incremental load: 0.278 W·s −1 or 0.556 W·s −1 . They performed the second test a week later. Results: Peak power output was significantly higher by 51.69 W ( p < 0.001; t = 13.10; ES = 1.13) in the 0.556 W·s −1 group. Total work done was significantly higher in the 0.278 W·s −1 group by 71.93 kJ ( p < 0.001; t = 12.55; ES = 1.57). Maximal heart rate was significantly higher in the 0.278 W·s −1 group by 3.30 bpm ( p < 0.01; t = 3.72; ES = 0.48). There were no statistically significant differences in heart rate recovery and peak blood lactate. Conclusions: We recommend use of the 0.556 W·s −1 RAMP protocol because it is of shorter duration compared with 0.278 W·s −1 and as such practically easier and of less effort for subjects.

Keywords: incremental test; RAMP protocol; peak power; blood lactate; heart rate recovery (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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