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Theurel J, Crepin M, Foissac M, Temprado J (2012) Effects of different pedalling techniques on muscle fatigue and mechanical efficiency during prolonged cycling. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 22(6) : 714–721
Pedaling technique was examined in this study for its influence on muscular fatigue and efficiency, during prolonged constant-load cycling. Subjects, who were trained road cyclists, were required to cycle at 75% maximal aerobic power for 45 min, in two trials: one using their preferred pedaling technique, and another using visual force-feedback assistance to modify pedaling pattern, forcing greater pull on the pedal during the upstroke phase. EMG activity was recorded using a Delsys Trigno from 6 lower leg muscles. Results showed that with the modified pedaling pattern muscular coordination patterns were altered along with an 8% reduction in fatigue. Full article...
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