A Physiological and Subjective Comparison of the ElliptiGO and Running in Highly Fit Trained Runners
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Director of Thesis: Jason B. WhiteRunners exhibit high injury rates from running.To avoid detraining, crosstraining methods are implemented in order to maintain fitness and performance in trained fit runners.Many current cross-training methods have been unable to maintain prior physiological and performance levels and also present subjective differences to running.The ElliptiGO bicycle is a new form of cross-training that aims to provide a low impact, running specific, high intensity exercise experience.This project aimed to compare physiological variables, run performance and subjective variables following ElliptiGO training (ET) and run training (RT).This study displayed maintenance of physiological variables following the ET.Furthermore, run performance was not significantly different following the ET period.Subjectively the ElliptiGO provided a similar experience compared to running for enjoyment, soreness and effort levels.Note.
Author: Ian E. Klein
Institution: Ohio University
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2465727754