Journal article
The validity of endurance running performance on the Curve 3TM non-motorised treadmill
Journal of Sports Sciences, Vol.33(11), pp.1141-1148
2015
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Abstract
<p>This study aimed to test the validity of a non-motorised treadmill (NMT) for the measurement of self-paced overground endurance running performance. Ten male runners performed randomised 5-km running time trials on a NMT and an outdoor athletics track. A range of physiological and perceptual responses was measured, and foot strike was classified subjectively. Performance time was strongly correlated (<em>r </em>= 0.82, ICC = 0.86) between running modes, despite running time being significantly longer on the NMT (1264 ± 124 s vs. 1536 ± 130 s for overground and NMT, respectively; <em>P </em>< 0.001). End blood lactate concentration and rating of perceived exertion were significantly higher on the NMT compared to overground. Integrated electromyography was significantly lower on the NMT for three muscles (<em>P </em>< 0.05), and mean stride rate was also significantly lower on the NMT (<em>P </em>= 0.04). Cardiorespiratory responses of heart rate, oxygen uptake and expired air volume demonstrated strong correlations (<em>r </em>= 0.68–0.96, ICC = 0.75–0.97) and no statistical differences (<em>P </em>> 0.05). Runners were consistently slower on the NMT, and as such it should not be used to measure performance over a specific distance. However, the strong correlations suggest that superior overground performance was reflected in relative terms on the NMT, and therefore, it is a valid tool for the assessment of endurance running performance in the laboratory.</p>
Details
- Title
- The validity of endurance running performance on the Curve 3TM non-motorised treadmill
- Creators
- Christopher J Stevens - University of NewcastleJake Hacene - University of NewcastleBenjamin Wellham - University of NewcastleDean V Sculley - University of NewcastleRobin Callister - University of NewcastleLee Taylor - University of BedfordshireBen J Dascombe - University of Newcastle
- Publication Details
- Journal of Sports Sciences, Vol.33(11), pp.1141-1148
- Identifiers
- 3163; 991012821959502368
- Academic Unit
- School of Health and Human Sciences; Faculty of Health; Human Sciences
- Resource Type
- Journal article