Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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©Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2023) 22, 58 - 67   DOI: https://doi.org/10.52082/jssm.2023.58

Research article
Identifying the Optimal Arm Priming Exercise Intensity to Improve Maximal Leg Sprint Cycling Performance
Tatsuya Matsumoto, Yosuke Tomita , Koichi Irisawa
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Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Care, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, Gunma, Japan

Yosuke Tomita
✉ (PhD, RPT) Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Care, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, Gunma, Japan
Email: tomita-y@takasaki-u.ac.jp
Publish Date
Received: 24-10-2022
Accepted: 13-01-2023
Published (online): 01-03-2023
 
 
ABSTRACT

Priming exercises improve subsequent motor performance; however, their effectiveness may depend on the workload and involved body areas. The present study aimed to estimate the effects of leg and arm priming exercises performed at different intensities on maximal sprint cycling performance. Fourteen competitive male speed-skaters visited a lab eight times, where they underwent a body composition measurement, two V̇O2max measurements (leg and arm ergometers), and five sprint cycling sessions after different priming exercise conditions. The five priming exercise conditions included 10-minute rest (Control); 10-minute arm ergometer exercise at 20% V̇O2max (Arm 20%); 10-minute arm ergometer exercise at 70% V̇O2max (Arm 70%); 1-min maximal arm ergometer exercise at 140% V̇O2max (Arm 140%); and 10-min leg ergometer exercise at 70% V̇O2max (Leg 70%). Power outputs of 60-s maximal sprint cycling, blood lactate concentration, heart rate, muscle and skin surface temperature, and rating of perceived exertion were compared between the priming conditions at different measurement points. Our results showed that the Leg 70% was the optimal priming exercise among our experimental conditions. Priming exercise with the Arm 70% also tended to improve subsequent motor performance, while Arm 20% and Arm 140% did not. Mild elevation in blood lactate concentration by arm priming exercise may improve the performance of high-intensity exercise.

Key words: Exercise, arm, heart rate, lactic acid


           Key Points
  • Maximal sprint cycling performance was comparable between the Arm 70% condition and the Leg 70% condition
  • A mild elevation in BLC by arm priming exercise may improve the performance of high-intensity exercise
  • Low (i.e., Arm 20%) and high (i.e., Arm 140%) workloads did not provide any performance benefits
 
 
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