Research Article, J Athl Enhanc Vol: 8 Issue: 1
Effect of Peer Influence during the Twelve Minute Run Test and the 20 M Shuttle Run Test: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Assomo Ndemba PB1*, Temfemo A2, Guessogo WR3, Mekoulou Ndongo J2, Mandengue SH2 and Etoundi-Ngoa LS1
1Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
2Exercise and Sport Physiology Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
3National Institute for Youth and Sports, Yaoundé, Cameroon
*Corresponding Author : Peguy Brice Assomo Ndemba
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Po. Box 1364, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Tel: 00237 699 31 92 87
E-mail: assomo_ndemba@yahoo.fr
Received: November 27, 2018 Accepted: February 13, 2019 Published: February 20, 2019
Citation: Assomo Ndemba PB, Temfemo A, Guessogo WR, Mekoulou Ndongo J, et al. (2019) Effect of Peer Influence during the Twelve Minute Run Test and the 20 M Shuttle Run Test: A Randomized Crossover Trial. J Athl Enhanc 8:1. DOI: 10.4172/2324-9080.1000311
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the differences in peer influence on physiological and subjective responses when performing the twelve minute run test (12-MRT) and the 20 m shuttle run test (20 mSRT). Methods: Twenty-seven male university level athletes (27.2 ± 3.7 years) randomly performed four testing scenarios: the 12-MRT and 20 mSRT performed alone and performed in-group. Predicted VO2max, blood lactate concentration [BLa], heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were analyzed (ANOVA). Results: No significant differences in VO2max were observed when the tests were performed alone and in-group during the 12-MRT and the 20 mSRT (F1,52=2.38 p=0.128). There was only a slight increase of VO2max in group condition (4% for 20 m-MST vs 2.12% for 12- MRT). [Bla] was significantly higher (p<0.05) in In-Group condition for 12-MRT and 20 mMST. [Bla] increases were 10.6% and 0.9% during In-Group compared to Alone respectively for 12-MRT and 20 mSRT. HR max indicated variations of 1.64% and 0.48% for the same variants comparisons between 12-MRT and 20 mSRT. RPE was significant increase (p<0.05) during In-Group compared to Alone for 12-MRT. Conclusion: This study brings physiological and metabolic support on peer influence during the 12-MRT and the 20 mSRT. Running in-groups of three resulted in higher RPE values.
