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Dynamic Warm-Up Improves Mean Power Output Compared to a Warm-Up With Static Stretching

Rucker, Timothy A.

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2011, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Exercise Physiology-Research (Health Sciences and Professions).
This study investigates the effect of three different warm-up protocols on instantaneous power, mean power, and fatigue index during a 20-second Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT). Thirteen males and three females (mean [+/- SD], age and VO2peak 24.6y +/-4.47 and 57.5ml/kg/min +/-5.60) completed a 5-minute, 50w warm-up on the Lode Cycle Ergometer then did either a dynamic warm-up (DWU), static stretching (SS) or no additional warm-up (WU). After each warm-up the subjects rested 5 minutes before completing the WAnT. No significant differences were found in the instantaneous power or fatigue index between any of the warm-up protocols. The DWU produced significantly higher mean power when compared to the SS (p-value = 0.003). When the WAnT results were broken down into 5-second segments, it was found that the DWU power was significantly greater than WU power without considering 5-second segments (main effect) (p = 0.031). In conclusion, when preparing for a short bout of high intensity cycling, the DWU trial would be more beneficial than either the SS or WU in readying the body for the effort.
Sharon Rana, PhD (Advisor)
Roger Gilders, PhD (Committee Member)
Michael Clevidence, MS (Committee Member)

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  • Rucker, T. A. (2011). Dynamic Warm-Up Improves Mean Power Output Compared to a Warm-Up With Static Stretching [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1320856261

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Rucker, Timothy. Dynamic Warm-Up Improves Mean Power Output Compared to a Warm-Up With Static Stretching. 2011. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1320856261.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Rucker, Timothy. "Dynamic Warm-Up Improves Mean Power Output Compared to a Warm-Up With Static Stretching." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1320856261

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)