Affiliations: [a] Department of Sports Management, School of Physical
Education and Sports, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey | [b] Department of Coaching Education, School of Physical
Education and Sports, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey | [c] Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching,
School of Physical Education and Sports, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun,
Turkey
Note: [] Address for correspondence: M. Yalcin Tasmektepligil, Ph.D.,
Department of Sports Management, School of Physical Education and Sports,
Ondokuz Mayis University, Atakum, Samsun, Turkey. Tel.: +90 542 231 8264;
E-mail: myalcint@omu.edu.tr
Abstract: The elliptical Wingate test (EWT) is a new exercise modality that
enables whole body activation during tests, while the cycle Wingate test (CWT)
is a traditionally used method for anaerobic performance. The purpose of this
study was to analyze total peak blood lactate, plasma volume change in lactate
and heart rate responses as well as peak power, average power, minimum power,
power drop and fatigue index ratio on this new exercise modality and to compare
the obtained results with those derived from the CWT. Based on a sample of 20
healthy subjects all of the above parameters were significantly greater for the
EWT than for CWT (p0.000). Consequently the EWT is associated with greater
physiological responses and anaerobic outcomes compared to the CWT.
