The effect of supplementary Elliptical training protocols on running performance in trained runners

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dc.contributor.advisorBosch, Andrew
dc.contributor.authorMalan, Anna
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-04T09:00:16Z
dc.date.available2025-03-04T09:00:16Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.date.updated2025-03-04T08:57:10Z
dc.description.abstractRecent studies at the University of Cape Town found comparable physiological and metabolic responses between the elliptical trainer, stepper, and treadmill, and a decrease in muscular effort of lower extremity muscles when exercising at similar intensities on the elliptical trainer and stepper in comparison to treadmill running. It was therefore suggested that the elliptical trainer and stepper could be useful substitutes for running when periods of reduced running load are required, such as during rehabilitation from an injury, or as a means to increase running load without the risk for increased injury. It remains unknown whether the elliptical trainer can be used to improve running performance, and thereby maintain cardiovascular fitness, if added to a running training programme. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate whether supplementing existing running training with elliptical training enhances running performance in trained runners. The study was conducted at the Sport Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA). Thirteen trained runners were recruited (male/female: N=11/2, age: 32.8 ± 8.3) to complete PRE and POST assessments of peak treadmill running speed (PTRS), 8-km time trial, and body composition, with assessments of PTRS, 8-km time trial, RPE, and HRmax. Between PRE and POST assessments, participants took part in an 8-week intervention of either additional running, or the same additional training load on the elliptical trainer. Results indicate a significant difference between PRE and POST PTRS as runners increased their peak running speed following the training intervention by 0.4km/h [18.5 ± 1.5 and 18.9 ± 1.5 PRE and POST, respectively] for all participants combined. However, no difference was found between the elliptical training and running training groups. Eightkm time trial, RPE, and HRmax were unchanged. These findings support expectations that the elliptical trainer can be used as a useful modality to both increase running performance and maintain fitness levels when unable to run.
dc.identifier.apacitationMalan, A. (2024). <i>The effect of supplementary Elliptical training protocols on running performance in trained runners</i>. (). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Human Biology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41093en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationMalan, Anna. <i>"The effect of supplementary Elliptical training protocols on running performance in trained runners."</i> ., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Human Biology, 2024. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41093en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationMalan, A. 2024. The effect of supplementary Elliptical training protocols on running performance in trained runners. . University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Human Biology. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41093en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Malan, Anna AB - Recent studies at the University of Cape Town found comparable physiological and metabolic responses between the elliptical trainer, stepper, and treadmill, and a decrease in muscular effort of lower extremity muscles when exercising at similar intensities on the elliptical trainer and stepper in comparison to treadmill running. It was therefore suggested that the elliptical trainer and stepper could be useful substitutes for running when periods of reduced running load are required, such as during rehabilitation from an injury, or as a means to increase running load without the risk for increased injury. It remains unknown whether the elliptical trainer can be used to improve running performance, and thereby maintain cardiovascular fitness, if added to a running training programme. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate whether supplementing existing running training with elliptical training enhances running performance in trained runners. The study was conducted at the Sport Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA). Thirteen trained runners were recruited (male/female: N=11/2, age: 32.8 ± 8.3) to complete PRE and POST assessments of peak treadmill running speed (PTRS), 8-km time trial, and body composition, with assessments of PTRS, 8-km time trial, RPE, and HRmax. Between PRE and POST assessments, participants took part in an 8-week intervention of either additional running, or the same additional training load on the elliptical trainer. Results indicate a significant difference between PRE and POST PTRS as runners increased their peak running speed following the training intervention by 0.4km/h [18.5 ± 1.5 and 18.9 ± 1.5 PRE and POST, respectively] for all participants combined. However, no difference was found between the elliptical training and running training groups. Eightkm time trial, RPE, and HRmax were unchanged. These findings support expectations that the elliptical trainer can be used as a useful modality to both increase running performance and maintain fitness levels when unable to run. DA - 2024 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - Human Biology LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2024 T1 - The effect of supplementary Elliptical training protocols on running performance in trained runners TI - The effect of supplementary Elliptical training protocols on running performance in trained runners UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41093 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/41093
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationMalan A. The effect of supplementary Elliptical training protocols on running performance in trained runners. []. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Human Biology, 2024 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41093en_ZA
dc.language.rfc3066Eng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Human Biology
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subjectHuman Biology
dc.titleThe effect of supplementary Elliptical training protocols on running performance in trained runners
dc.typeThesis / Dissertation
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
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