Running mechanics adjustments to perceptually-regulated interval runs in hypoxia and normoxia
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Li, S.N., Hobbins, L., Morin, J-B., Ryu, J.H., Gaoua, N., Hunter, S. and Girard, O. (2020). Running mechanics adjustments to perceptually-regulated interval runs in hypoxia and normoxia. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 23 (11), pp. 1111-1116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2020.04.001
Authors | Li, S.N., Hobbins, L., Morin, J-B., Ryu, J.H., Gaoua, N., Hunter, S. and Girard, O. |
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Abstract | Objectives We determined whether perceptually-regulated, high-intensity intermittent runs in hypoxia and normoxia induce similar running mechanics adjustments within and between intervals. Design Within-participants repeated measures. Methods Nineteen trained runners completed a high-intensity intermittent running protocol (4×4-min intervals at a perceived rating exertion of 16 on the 6–20 Borg scale, 3-min passive recoveries) in either hypoxic (FiO2 =0.15) or normoxic (FiO2 =0.21) conditions. Running mechanics were collected over 10 consecutive steps, at constant velocity (∼15.0±2.0km.h−1), at the beginning and the end of each 4-min interval. Repeated measure ANOVA were used to assess within intervals (onset vs. end of each interval), between intervals (interval 1, 2, 3 vs. 4) and FiO2 (0.15 vs. 0.21) main effects and any potential interaction. Results Participants progressively reduced running velocity from interval 1–4, and more so in hypoxia compared to normoxia for intervals 2, 3 and 4 (P <0.01). There were no between intervals (across all intervals P >0.298) and FiO2 (across all intervals P >0.082) main effects or any significant between intervals×within intervals×FiO2 interactions (all P >0.098) for any running mechanics variables. Irrespective of interval number or FiO2, peak loading rate (+10.6±7.7%; P <0.001) and duration of push-off phase (+2.0±3.1%; P =0.001) increased from the onset to the end of 4-min intervals, whereas peak push-off force decreased (−4.0±4.0%; P <0.001). Conclusions When carrying out perceptually-regulated interval treadmill runs, runners adjust to progressively slower velocities in hypoxia compared to normoxia. However, only subtle constant-velocity modifications of their mechanical behaviour occurred within each set, independently of FiO2 or interval number. |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport |
Journal citation | 23 (11), pp. 1111-1116 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 14402440 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2020.04.001 |
Funder/Client | QNRF |
Publication dates | |
15 Apr 2020 | |
Online | 07 Oct 2020 |
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Deposited | 05 Aug 2020 |
Accepted | 03 Apr 2020 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
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