Interactions between cadence and power output effects on mechanical efficiency during sub maximal cycling exercises

European Journal of Applied Physiology

Volumn 97, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 133-139

  Pierre, Samozino ^a   Nicolas, Horvais ^a   Frédérique, Hintzy ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DE SAVOIE   (France)

Author keywords

Crossed effects; Cycle ergometer; Gross efficiency; Oxygen consumption; Pedalling rate

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; BICYCLE ERGOMETER; BREATHING PATTERN; CONTROLLED STUDY; CYCLING; ENERGY EXPENDITURE; EXERCISE INTENSITY; EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY; EXERCISE TEST; HUMAN; HUMAN EXPERIMENT; MUSCLE FORCE; MUSCLE METABOLISM; NORMAL HUMAN; OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; PRIORITY JOURNAL;

ADULT; BICYCLING; BIOLOGICAL CLOCKS; BIOMECHANICS; ENERGY TRANSFER; EXERCISE TEST; EXERTION; HUMANS; MALE; PERIODICITY; PSYCHOMOTOR PERFORMANCE;

EID: 33745452222     PISSN: 14396319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00421-006-0132-x     Document Type: Article

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