![]() ![]() This case study provides a glimpse into the physiological demands of obstacle course racing, and suggests that the cognitive demands placed on competitors may differ to traditional endurance events, due to the challenges of obstacles interspersed throughout the event. Results reflected the unique nature of obstacle course racing when compared to traditional endurance events, with ups-and-downs recorded in each variable due to the encountering of obstacles. Exercise intensity, steps taken, energy expenditure, and heart rate were recorded over the event’s duration using an Actigraph Link GT9X-BT accelerometer and a Polar heart rate monitor. The participant was a 38-year-old Caucasian male, who completed an extreme obstacle course race over a 24-h period. The purpose of this study was to investigate the physiological effects of participation in an extreme obstacle course race. Despite their popularity, very little is known about the physiological or cognitive demands of obstacle course races compared to traditional road races. Obstacle course races are a popular source of recreation in the United States, providing additional challenges over traditional endurance events.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |