title: Anaerobic Energy Production During Sprint Paddling in Junior Competitive and Recreational Surfers.
abstract: This study compared determinants of a 30-s all-out paddling effort (30-s sprint-paddling test) between junior surfboard riders (surfers) of varying ability. Eight competitive (COMP) and 8 recreational (REC) junior male surfers performed a 30-s sprint-paddling test for the determination of peak sprint power and accumulated O2deficit. Surfers also performed an incremental-paddling test for the determination of the O2uptake-power output relationship that was subsequently used to calculate the accumulated O2deficit for the 30-s sprint-paddling test. During the 30-s sprint-paddling test, peak sprint power (404 ± 98 vs 292 ± 56 W, respectively, P = .01) and the accumulated O2deficit (1.60 ± 0.31 vs 1.14 ± 0.38 L, respectively, P = .02) were greater in COMP than in REC surfers, whereas peak O2uptake measured during the incremental-paddling test was not different (2.7 ± 0.1 vs 2.5 ± 0.2 L/min, respectively, P = .11). The higher peak sprint power and larger accumulated O2deficit observed in COMP than in REC surfers during a 30-s sprint paddling test suggest that surfing promotes development of the anaerobic energy systems. Furthermore, peak sprint power determined during 30 s of sprint paddling may be considered a sensitive measure of surfing ability or experience in junior male surfers.
authors.forename: Clare L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Minahan
authors.forename: Danielle J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Pirera
authors.forename: Beth
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sheehan
authors.forename: Luke
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: MacDonald
authors.forename: Phillip M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Bellinger
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D005080:Exercise Test; D005221:Fatigue / Q000503:physiopathology; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007773:Lactates / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D005082:Physical Exertion / Q000502:physiology*; D055070:Resistance Training; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D007773:Lactates
keywords: anaerobic power and capacity; peak sprint power; surfboard riding; surfing; upper-body exercise