Simulating the flow of energy during simple cycling events: an explorative study

Priems, R.J.H. (2012) Simulating the flow of energy during simple cycling events: an explorative study. thesis, Human Movement Sciences.

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Abstract

In the past 25 years several models have been proposed to simulate physical activity in a variety of sports. Previous models typically approach the problem at hand from one point of view. In an attempt to combine both biomechanical and physiological aspects of cycling, the current model is proposed. The model simulates a system of connected reservoirs containing a fluid, from which flows energy to perform. Ten healthy male subjects participated. Subject rode two time trials on a straight outdoor track. Besides the time trials, the performance of subjects on a V02max test and a Wingate test were measured. The linear torque-rpm relationship was included by measuring both the maximum static force and the maximum pedalling frequency. With other characteristics of the subjects like their weight and their frontal surface area as input variables, simulations were done of the ridden time trials. Initially multiple variables were allowed to vary, but there was no congruency between subjects. It was found that the rate of flow between the reserves of the body and the aerobic systems was the decisive factor between simulating either a short or long time trial. The current model has been proven to generally simulate short cycling events accurately. Future studies should try and confirm whether the current model is applicable in more complex situations.

Item Type:	Thesis (Thesis)
Supervisor name:	Supervisor: and Ottenprof. dr. E. 1 and 1 Center for Human Movement Sciences, University Medical Cen and University of Groningen, Groningen
Faculty:	Medical Sciences
Date Deposited:	25 Jun 2020 11:01
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2020 11:01
URI:	https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2156

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