Table 3. Kinematic variables generated on the 2 ergometers (n=12). Data are means (±SD).
Concept II WaterRower
Stroke Rating 18-20 28-30 18-20 28-30
Lumbar rotation at finish (deg) -26.1 (8.6) -30.8 (7.1) -28.9 (9.4) -31.8 (10.1)
Pelvic rotation at finish (deg) -33.2 (9.1) -38.1 (8.8) -34.1 (9.8) -36.7 (11.3)
Lumbo-Pelvic Ratio at finish (deg) .8 (.2) .8 (.2) .9 (.2) .9 (.2)
Lumbar rotation at peak force (deg) 13.2 (9.4) 11.1 (9.9) 13.2 (5.9) 12.6 (5.5)
Pelvic rotation at peak force (deg) -6.2 (9.0) -8.3 (8.2) -6.9 (9.1) -3.7 (11.9)
Lumbo-Pelvic Ratio at peak force (deg) -1.9 (6.3) -1.8 (4.1) -3.1 (10.0) -1.6 (2.7)
Thigh rotation at peak force (deg) -13.7 (4.6) -15.7 (4.2) -21.9 (4.2) -20.6 (5.4)