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CPET Protocols for Sprinters: Laboratory and On-Field

Aspect Laboratory Cpet Protocol On-Field Cpet Protocol


(Treadmill-Based Incremental Ramp) (Shuttle-Based Progressive Test)

Protocol Name Treadmill-Based Incremental Ramp Shuttle-Based Progressive Cpet


Protocol

Purpose Assess Vo2 Max, Ventilatory Thresholds (Vt1 Evaluate Aerobic And Anaerobic
And Vt2), And Time To Exhaustion. Thresholds In Sprint-Specific
Conditions.

Equipment Treadmill, Metabolic Cart (Gas Analyzer), 20m Markers, Portable Gas
Required Heart Rate Monitor. Analyzer, Heart Rate Monitor.

Warm-Up 5–10 Minutes At Low-Intensity Jogging On 5–10 Minutes Of Dynamic


The Treadmill. Stretches And Light Jogging.

Starting 6–8 Km/H With 1% Incline. Begin With A Slow Jogging Pace
Intensity (Based On Beep Test Speeds).

Progression Increase Treadmill Speed By 1 Km/H Every Gradually Increase Speed In


Minute Until Volitional Exhaustion Or Vo2 Stages (As Per Beep Test Or Field
Plateau Is Reached. Ramp Protocol).

Duration ~8–12 Minutes, Depending On The Athlete's ~8–12 Minutes, Based On The
Fitness Level. Athlete’s Ability To Maintain The
Increasing Pace.

Cool-Down 5 Minutes Of Light Jogging Or Walking To Light Jogging And Walking For 5
Facilitate Recovery. Minutes.

Key Metrics Vo2 Max, Ventilatory Thresholds (Vt1 And Vo2 Max, Ventilatory Thresholds
Captured Vt2), Respiratory Exchange Ratio (Rer), (Vt1 And Vt2), Heart Rate
Time To Exhaustion, And Heart Rate Response, And Time To
Response. Exhaustion.
Aspect Laboratory Cpet Protocol (Cycle On-Field Sprint-Based Cpet Protocol
Ergometer-Based Incremental
Ramp)

Protocol Name Cycle Ergometer-Based Sprint-Based Recovery Cpet Protocol


Incremental Ramp Protocol

Purpose Assess Vo2 Max, Peak Anaerobic Measure Anaerobic Power, Vo2 Recovery
Power, Ventilatory Thresholds, And Kinetics, And Sprint-Specific
Fatigue Resistance. Performance.

Equipment Cycle Ergometer, Metabolic Cart Portable Cpet Device, Heart Rate Monitor.
Required (Gas Analyzer), Heart Rate Monitor.

Warm-Up 5 Minutes Of Cycling At 50 Watts 5–10 Minutes Of Sprint Drills, Dynamic


To Prepare For The Incremental Stretches, And Light Jogging.
Test.

Starting 50–75 Watts On The Cycle All-Out 30m Sprint For Maximal Effort.
Intensity Ergometer.

Progression Increase Workload By 25 Watts Per Perform 3 X 30m Sprints With ~3 Minutes
Minute Until Volitional Exhaustion Of Recovery Between Efforts. Measure
Or Vo2 Plateau Is Reached. Vo2 And Heart Rate During Recovery.

Duration ~8–12 Minutes, Depending On The Each Sprint Lasts ~4–6 Seconds, With
Athlete’s Capacity. Recovery Measurements Over 3 Minutes
Per Sprint.

Cool-Down 5 Minutes Of Cycling At 25 Watts Light Jogging Or Walking For 5 Minutes


To Ensure Adequate Recovery. To Facilitate Recovery.

Key Metrics Vo2 Max, Peak Power Output (W), Recovery Vo2 Kinetics, Peak Vo2, Heart
Captured Fatigue Index, Ventilatory Rate Recovery, And Peak Anaerobic
Thresholds, And Heart Rate Power.
Response.
Nutritional Interventions and Additional Support for Sprinters

Category Nutritional Interventions Additional Support

Carbohydrates - Pre-training: Consume 1–2g/kg of - Sports Nutrition Consultation:


carbohydrates 1–2 hours before Personalized plans for optimal
training to fuel performance. performance and recovery.

- Post-training: Consume 1.2–1.5g/kg - Nutritional Supplements: Consider


of carbohydrates within 30 minutes supplements like BCAAs, creatine, or
to enhance glycogen resynthesis. beta-alanine for muscle recovery and
power output.

Proteins - Post-training: 20–25g of protein to - Sports Massage: To enhance muscle


stimulate muscle repair and growth. recovery, flexibility, and reduce injury
risk.

- Pre-training: Moderate protein - Foam Rolling & Stretching: Increase


intake (~10–15g) to prevent muscle blood flow and muscle flexibility.
breakdown during training.

Fats - Daily intake: Focus on healthy fats - Mental Training & Focus: Use
(e.g., avocados, olive oil, fatty fish) to mental strategies like visualization
support long-term energy and and mindfulness for performance
recovery. enhancement.

Hydration - Pre-training: Ensure proper - Recovery Devices: Use tools like


hydration by drinking 500–600ml of compression sleeves or electrical
water 2 hours before training. stimulation for recovery.

- During training: Consume - Cold/Contrast Baths: To reduce


400–800ml of fluids per hour, muscle soreness and improve
including electrolytes if training recovery.
exceeds 60 minutes.

Electrolytes - During prolonged sessions: Ensure - Sleep Optimization: Prioritize 7–9


electrolytes (sodium, potassium, hours of quality sleep per night to
magnesium) through drinks or food enhance muscle recovery and
like bananas and salt. performance.

Vitamins & - Ensure adequate intake of vitamins - Injury Prevention: Regular


Minerals D, C, and E, and minerals like physiotherapy or chiropractor
calcium, magnesium, and zinc to sessions for injury management and
support immune function. mobility.
Meal Timing - Pre-training: Focus on easily - Sports Psychology: Mental
digestible meals rich in resilience training for improving
carbohydrates with moderate focus, stress management, and
protein. performance under pressure.

Supplements - Creatine: To enhance - Recovery Drinks: Use of specific


high-intensity sprints and muscular recovery drinks to aid in reducing
endurance. muscle soreness and accelerate
muscle protein synthesis.

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