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1
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Efficiency

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when the power of an activity and the energy output is calculated (ergometer)

2
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economy

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used when theres no easy way to measure workoutput/power (running)

3
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efficiency and economy measure

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the metabolic energy expended to meet the demands of exercise

4
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3 types of mechanical efficiency

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% of energy input that appears as useful external work

  • gross - work output/energy expendedX100
  • net - work output/(energy expended - resting metabolism rate for same time period)x100
  • delta - difference in work output between two workloads/ (diff in energy expenditure between the same two loads)x100
5
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when is economy used

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when you cannot measure power with an ergometer

6
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gross economy

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oxygen cost of exercising at a certain speed/covering a given distance

7
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lower oxygen demand =

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increased economy = better performance

8
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7 factors influencing efficiency/economy

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age 
muscle efficiency 
training 
biomechanical efficiency 
technique/neuromuscular efficiency 
environmental conditions 
equipment
9
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muscle efficiency

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muscle fibre type - % type 1 fibers are more mechanically efficient. more work can be done for a given amt of ATP - increased cadence, oxygen increases
core temp

10
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training effect on efficiency

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fatigue

11
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3 biomechanical efficiency

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anthropometry - body structure
body composition - excess body weight
flexibility - less flexible, more efficient

12
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technique/neuromuscular efficiency

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neural signalling

13
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walking, running and cycling produce mechanical efficiencies of

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20-25 %

14
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what kind of activities has lower efficiency values?

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additional resistance i.e. drag

15
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age and efficiency

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younger - worse

16
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most economical point on a scale with VO2 and cadence of cycling

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lower than preferred point

17
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most economical point on a scale with VO2 and running stride length

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close to chosen stride length

18
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why are certain types of people more likely to win track?

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long legs relative to body height, muscles in thighs and thin calves therefore more efficient

19
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As paula Radcliffes VO2 decreased, her efficiency increased, why?

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increased in type 1 muslce fibres
strength increased and flexibility decreased

increased speed at VO2max

20
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Radcliffe’s training intensity measures

below LT1

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easy recovery, long relaxed runs

21
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Radcliffe’s training intensity measures

between LT1 and 2

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good quality, steady aeobic trainins sessions

22
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Radcliffe’s training intensity measures

above LT2

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race prep, elevating LT2 and builiding lactate tolerance

23
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Radcliffe’s training intensity measures

at VO2 max

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Increasing capacity to generate ATP through oxygen independent mechanisms

24
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knowing your physiological data allow you to (2)

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predict race performance and is a psychological motivator

25
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external tactic for improving economy

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reduce drag

26
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drag in running

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3-9% energy for overcoming air resistance - reduce energy by running behind someone

27
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cycling @40km/hr and drag

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90% power generated on bike required to overcome air resistance - drafting at this speed decreases energy expenditure by 26-38%

28
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swimming and drag

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hi-tech, polyurethane (hydrophobic) swimsuits reduce drage by 8%
- banned in 2010
following other swimmers by 50cm reduces metabolic cost by 11-38%

29
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velocity at VO2max is

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a combo of economy and VO2max

- a high economy can make up for a lower VO2 max

30
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disc wheels

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faster but harder to turn

31
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if one had a higher VO2max

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higher chance of winning

32
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if two had the same VO2 max but one was more economical

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economical one would win because it gives you a high velocity as you climb on the graph

33
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possible reasons for little children and their low running economy - 5

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high basal metabolic rate
large SA/mass ratio
immature running mechanics - neuromuscular
less efficient ventilation
decreased anaerobic capacity - undeveloped

34
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running economy between males and females

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none

35
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decline in oxygen cost from 8-18 years

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2%/yr

36
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older adults are less economical because (3)

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recruitment of additional motor units
gait instability
antagonistic co-contraction (agonist and antagonist both engaging)

37
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2 types of training to improve efficiency/economy

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aerobic and strength training

38
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aerobic training to improve efficiency/economy (3)

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transition of type II to type I muslce fibres - less oxtgen for a given amt of work
increased capillarization and mitochondria
lower RER

39
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strength training

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increases muslce strength- less effort for submax load

improved neuromuscular recruitment pattern - less antagonistic muscle rxn.

40
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post dieting syndrome

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weight loss increases efficiency but then you burn less kcals for the same amt of work