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03-10-2023 | Original Article

Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption after reduced exertion high-intensity interval training on the cycle ergometer and rowing ergometer

Authors: Rasmus Dahl Clausen, Todd A. Astorino

Published in: European Journal of Applied Physiology | Issue 3/2024

Abstract

Purpose

To examine differences in oxygen consumption (\({\dot{\text{V}}}\)O₂), ventilation (\({\dot{\text{V}}}\)_E), excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), energy expenditure (EE), and blood lactate concentration (BLa) between reduced exertion high-intensity interval training (REHIT) performed on the cycle- and rowing ergometer.

Methods

Fourteen active participants (age = 27 ± 7 yr) initially completed two assessments of maximal oxygen uptake. On two subsequent days, participants completed REHIT requiring three 20 s “all-out” sprints on the cycle-(REHIT-CE) and rowing ergometer (REHIT-RE), followed by 60 min rest during which gas exchange data and BLa were measured.

Results

During exercise, \({\dot{\text{V}}}\)O₂ increased significantly in response to REHIT-CE (0.21 ± 0.04 L/min vs. 1.34 ± 0.37 L/min, p < 0.001) and REHIT-RE (0.23 ± 0.05 L/min vs. 1.57 ± 0.47 L/min, p < 0.001) compared to rest, and \({\dot{\text{V}}}\)O₂ remained elevated at 15, 30, and 45 min post-exercise in REHIT-CE (p < 0.001). However, \({\dot{\text{V}}}\)O₂ was only elevated 15 min after REHIT-RE (0.23 ± 0.05 L/min vs. 0.40 ± 0.11 L/min, p < 0.001). \({\dot{\text{V}}}\)O₂ (1.57 ± 0.47 L/min vs. 1.34 ± 0.37 L/min, p = 0.003) and EE (94.98 ± 29.60 kcal vs. 82.05 ± 22.85 kcal, p < 0.001) were significantly greater during REHIT-RE versus REHIT-CE. EPOC was significantly greater after REHIT-CE versus REHIT-RE (6.69 ± 2.18 L vs. 5.52 ± 1.67 L, p = 0.009). BLa was ~ twofold higher in response to REHIT-CE vs. REHIT-RE (11.11 ± 2.43 vs. 7.0 ± 2.4, p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Rowing-based REHIT elicits greater oxygen consumption and EE during exercise, yet lower EPOC and BLa. Whether rowing-based REHIT augments reductions in fat loss remains to be determined.

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Title: Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption after reduced exertion high-intensity interval training on the cycle ergometer and rowing ergometer
Authors: Rasmus Dahl Clausen
Todd A. Astorino
Publication date: 03-10-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Journal of Applied Physiology / Issue 3/2024
Print ISSN: 1439-6319
Electronic ISSN: 1439-6327
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-023-05309-x

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