The ecological validity of laboratory cycling: Does body size explain the difference between laboratory- and field-based cycling performance?

Article Abstract:

A study to quantify differences between laboratory- and-road-based time-trial cycling was conducted to establish to what extent body size and height might help to explain differences between laboratory and road cycling performances. Results showed that the difference between road and laboratory cycling speeds was minimal for small individuals but larger riders would appear to benefit from the fixed resistance in the laboratory compared with the progressively increasing drag.

United States, Cycling, Body size, Body weights and measures

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The effect of crank inertial load on the physiological and biomechanical responses of trained cyclists

Article Abstract:

Ten competitive cyclists attended the human performance laboratory where several physiological and biomechanical measures were undertaken. Results suggested that crank inertial load had little effect on either physiology and propulsion biomechanics during steady state cycling.

United Kingdom, Cyclists

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The role of a short post-lunch nap in improving cognitive, motor, and sprint performance in participants with partial sleep deprivation

Article Abstract:

A study examined the effects sleep loss had on the performance and mental alertness of athletes. Results revealed that performance improved across certain parameters in sleep-deprived athletes following a short afternoon rest or nap after lunch.

Psychological aspects, Cognition, Athletes, Sleep deprivation, Naps (Sleep), Report

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