Method and apparatus for determining anaerobic capacity

Details Method and apparatus for determining anaerobic capacity Method and apparatus for determining anaerobic capacity

1989-08-09

1991-05-28

Apley, Richard J.

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272DIG6, 36441302, 73379, A63B 21005

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050187260

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for defining and determining a value for an anaerobic capacity parameter is disclosed. The anaerobic capacity parameter is defined as the time required to completely deplete the subject's anaerobic capacity given maximum mechanical exertion by the subject under controlled conditions. A value for the anaerobic capacity parameter for a subject is generated via a testing system. The testing system includes an exercise device (12), a power characteristic sensor (14), and a processing unit (16). The exercise device (12) includes a movable component, the movement of which can represent a measurement of distance. The exercise device creates a load on the subject. The power characteristic sensor (14) is used to sense the movement of the movable component and the load imposed on the subject. Power characteristic data, e.g., movement and load data, are generated by the power characteristic sensor. The processing unit (16) is connected to the power characteristic sensor (14) such that power characteristic data and control signals are transferred therebetween. The improvement in the testing system is the inclusion of a main control program in the processing unit ( 16). The main control program controls the recording of power characteristic data over a test period. A set of power values indicative of the power required to move the movable component is derived from the power characteristic data. An anaerobic capacity value is determined by analyzing the logarithmic decay of the derived power values. The time to completely deplete a logarithmic function approximating the derived power values is the anaerobic capacity value. Values for parameters such as will power, total power, and power potential are also derived from the analysis.

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