Science in Motion Posted August 4, 2014 Share Dear fellow HubSA members, The MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is conducting a study to investigate the psychophysiological determinants of pacing during prolonged endurance. The aim of the study is to determine the physical and mental factors that make up the High Performance Athlete. The study will investigate the differences between 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' cyclists as well as the differences between the 'Winners' and 'Losers' of a simulated head-on-head competition on a virtual hilly 70km time trial course. Eligibility criteria are:MaleAge 18-45'Elite' cyclists: Sub-3 hours Cape Argus,>8h per week, and if available a PPO of 5.3 to 5.7 W/kg and a VO2max of >60 ml/min/kg'Sub-Elite' cyclists: 3:15 to 3:30 Cape Argus, 6-8h per week, and if available a PPO of 4.5 to 4.9 W/kg and a VO2max of >55 ml/min/kg Requirements are:4 visits to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town in the next 6 to 8 weeksVisit 1: 3.5-4h, incl. Anthropometry, VO2max testing and 70km FamiliarizationVisit 2: 2.5-3h, maximal 70km Baseline Time TrialVisit 3: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Individual Time Trial, incl. questionnaires and blood samplingVisit 4: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Competition Time Trial against an equally matched cyclist, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling Benefits are:A full and comprehensive VO2max ReportSpin Scan analysis of your two Experimental Time TrialsA Psychological Performance Profile For more Information see Research Posters attached and/or contact: Dr. Andreas Venhorst, MDandreas.venhorst@gmail.com We are looking forward to having you as a participant! Kind regards AndreasResearch Poster Psychophysiology Sub-Elite.pdfResearch Poster Psychophysiology Elite.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny K Posted August 4, 2014 Share Damn I would love to give this a go! Unfortunately, Wellington is a little way away and most weekends are full with cycling :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferChild Posted August 4, 2014 Share I would have been a real lab rat had I lived in Cape Town with all these research campaigns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted August 5, 2014 Share Sent you a mail. Got work in normal hours but can work around that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science in Motion Posted August 8, 2014 Share Dear fellow HubSA members, The MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is conducting a study to investigate the psychophysiological determinants of pacing during prolonged endurance. The aim of the study is to determine the physical and mental factors that make up the High Performance Athlete. The study will investigate the differences between 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' cyclists as well as the differences between the 'Winners' and 'Losers' of a simulated head-on-head competition on a virtual hilly 70km time trial course. Eligibility criteria are:MaleAge 18-45'Elite' cyclists: Sub-3 hours Cape Argus,>8h per week, and if available a PPO of 5.3 to 5.7 W/kg and a VO2max of >60 ml/min/kg'Sub-Elite' cyclists: 3:15 to 3:30 Cape Argus, 6-8h per week, and if available a PPO of 4.5 to 4.9 W/kg and a VO2max of >55 ml/min/kg Requirements are:4 visits to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town in the next 6 to 8 weeksVisit 1: 3.5-4h, incl. Anthropometry, VO2max testing and 70km FamiliarizationVisit 2: 2.5-3h, maximal 70km Baseline Time TrialVisit 3: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Individual Time Trial, incl. questionnaires and blood samplingVisit 4: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Competition Time Trial against an equally matched cyclist, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling Benefits are:A full and comprehensive VO2max ReportSpin Scan analysis of your two Experimental Time TrialsA Psychological Performance Profile For more Information see Research Posters attached and/or contact: Dr. Andreas Venhorst, MDandreas.venhorst@gmail.com We are looking forward to having you as a participant! Kind regards AndreasHi All, thanks for your interest in the study. With regards to the 45 years criteria: Unfortunately, we cannot easily change the inclusion and exclusion criteria. When applying for clearance by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), we have to argue on these criteria based on best clinical evidence to minimize the risks of all potential participants involved. Once the study has been approved, changes to these criteria cannot be made without an reassessment by the HREC. We are well aware that these criteria are somewhat arbitrary, but they are based on certain guidelines. Thus, we have to adhere to these guidelines, although we would agree that a fit but slightly older person is likely to have a lower risk than a sedentary but younger person. We hope for your understanding that we are bound to certain guidelines and procedures that are ultimately in the best interest of participants and their welfare. Given that we do maximal testing and our results will not contribute to a ‘greater good’ the guidelines are skewed to minimize risks as good as possible. Kind regards Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science in Motion Posted August 11, 2014 Share Dear fellow HubSA members, The MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is conducting a study to investigate the psychophysiological determinants of pacing during prolonged endurance. The aim of the study is to determine the physical and mental factors that make up the High Performance Athlete. The study will investigate the differences between 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' cyclists as well as the differences between the 'Winners' and 'Losers' of a simulated head-on-head competition on a virtual hilly 70km time trial course. Eligibility criteria are:MaleAge 18-45'Elite' cyclists: Sub-3 hours Cape Argus,>8h per week, and if available a PPO of 5.3 to 5.7 W/kg and a VO2max of >60 ml/min/kg'Sub-Elite' cyclists: 3:15 to 3:30 Cape Argus, 6-8h per week, and if available a PPO of 4.5 to 4.9 W/kg and a VO2max of >55 ml/min/kg Requirements are:4 visits to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town in the next 6 to 8 weeksVisit 1: 3.5-4h, incl. Anthropometry, VO2max testing and 70km FamiliarizationVisit 2: 2.5-3h, maximal 70km Baseline Time TrialVisit 3: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Individual Time Trial, incl. questionnaires and blood samplingVisit 4: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Competition Time Trial against an equally matched cyclist, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling Benefits are:A full and comprehensive VO2max ReportSpin Scan analysis of your two Experimental Time TrialsA Psychological Performance Profile For more Information see Research Posters attached and/or contact: Dr. Andreas Venhorst, MDandreas.venhorst@gmail.com We are looking forward to having you as a participant! Kind regards AndreasHi All, thanks for your interest in the study and addressing some questions upfront. With regards to nutrition and supplements during the visits: During the first visit (VO2max and Familiarization) you are welcome to bring whatever you prefer and routinely use.> > Before your second visit you will be asked to do a "mini-taper" of two days, like you would do before an important race. This will include your typical pre-race training diet. You can then use energy drinks and/or water as usually preferred during a real race.> > For the two experimental trials you will be asked to copy your "mini-taper" as closely as possible and we will provide you with energy drinks at a rate of 60g carbohydrates per hour to assure maintenance of blood glucose. Water will be provided ad libitum.> Kind regards Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted August 11, 2014 Share After my last Uct trial in June, I'll will only ever consider another trial again if there is significant financial reward as it's actually quite an inconvenience. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandacious Posted August 11, 2014 Share After my last Uct trial in June, I'll will only ever consider another trial again if there is significant financial reward as it's actually quite an inconvenience. Good Luck! I stay out in somerset west - inconvenience is an understatement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted August 11, 2014 Share Jip....would have been there if it was not for the whole "have to be in the Cape" thing. Bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science in Motion Posted August 12, 2014 Share I stay out in somerset west - inconvenience is an understatementI feel with and totally understand you. I am staying myself in Somerset West. Cheers Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIPEOUT 1000 Posted August 12, 2014 Share I feel with and totally understand you. I am staying myself in Somerset West. Cheers Andreas I also stay in Somerset West and recently participated in a trial at the SSI and I found it very rewarding. This is an opportunity to discover more about yourself and hopefully make a contribution to science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science in Motion Posted August 14, 2014 Share Dear fellow HubSA members, The MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is conducting a study to investigate the psychophysiological determinants of pacing during prolonged endurance. The aim of the study is to determine the physical and mental factors that make up the High Performance Athlete. The study will investigate the differences between 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' cyclists as well as the differences between the 'Winners' and 'Losers' of a simulated head-on-head competition on a virtual hilly 70km time trial course. Eligibility criteria are:MaleAge 18-45'Elite' cyclists: Sub-3 hours Cape Argus,>8h per week, and if available a PPO of 5.3 to 5.7 W/kg and a VO2max of >60 ml/min/kg'Sub-Elite' cyclists: 3:15 to 3:30 Cape Argus, 6-8h per week, and if available a PPO of 4.5 to 4.9 W/kg and a VO2max of >55 ml/min/kg Requirements are:4 visits to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town in the next 6 to 8 weeksVisit 1: 3.5-4h, incl. Anthropometry, VO2max testing and 70km FamiliarizationVisit 2: 2.5-3h, maximal 70km Baseline Time TrialVisit 3: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Individual Time Trial, incl. questionnaires and blood samplingVisit 4: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Competition Time Trial against an equally matched cyclist, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling Benefits are:A full and comprehensive VO2max ReportSpin Scan analysis of your two Experimental Time TrialsA Psychological Performance Profile For more Information see Research Posters attached and/or contact: Dr. Andreas Venhorst, MDandreas.venhorst@gmail.com We are looking forward to having you as a participant! Kind regards AndreasHi All, thanks for your interest in the study. There were some questions with regards to the group criteria: The inclusion criteria are comparatively strict and the range quite narrow. This is, because we have to find for each cyclist a matched Partner that is within 2% of ones time Trial time achieved during the Baseline time Trial on the second visit. This will increase the chances to find pairs of cyclists that are physically equally fit. Thus, we are relatively strict on the W/kg that need to be pushed during the VO2max test. In our experience the required W/kg relate quite well to the Argus times described above with some obvious variation due to weather and starting group. We suggest to use your Argus time or to compare yourself with the Argus times of your training colleagues. Ultimately there is only one way to find out and that is to come in for the VO2max test. Cheers Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science in Motion Posted August 16, 2014 Share Dear fellow HubSA members, The MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is conducting a study to investigate the psychophysiological determinants of pacing during prolonged endurance. The aim of the study is to determine the physical and mental factors that make up the High Performance Athlete. The study will investigate the differences between 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' cyclists as well as the differences between the 'Winners' and 'Losers' of a simulated head-on-head competition on a virtual hilly 70km time trial course. Eligibility criteria are:MaleAge 18-45'Elite' cyclists: Sub-3 hours Cape Argus,>8h per week, and if available a PPO of 5.3 to 5.7 W/kg and a VO2max of >60 ml/min/kg'Sub-Elite' cyclists: 3:15 to 3:30 Cape Argus, 6-8h per week, and if available a PPO of 4.5 to 4.9 W/kg and a VO2max of >55 ml/min/kg Requirements are:4 visits to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town in the next 6 to 8 weeksVisit 1: 3.5-4h, incl. Anthropometry, VO2max testing and 70km FamiliarizationVisit 2: 2.5-3h, maximal 70km Baseline Time TrialVisit 3: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Individual Time Trial, incl. questionnaires and blood samplingVisit 4: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Competition Time Trial against an equally matched cyclist, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling Benefits are:A full and comprehensive VO2max ReportSpin Scan analysis of your two Experimental Time TrialsA Psychological Performance Profile For more Information see Research Posters attached and/or contact: Dr. Andreas Venhorst, MDandreas.venhorst@gmail.com We are looking forward to having you as a participant! Kind regards Andreas Hi All, thanks for your interest in the study. There are some questions about the days and times of visits/trials. We will try to the best to accomodate you as good as possible. Visits can be arranged from 7:30am till late during the whole week and the experimental trials will most likely easiest to be organized on Weekends. Should you not be able to arrange the first two visits during the week, than we will also offer to schedule these on weekends. Cheers Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rydogg Posted August 19, 2014 Share Just did my first VO2 Max and Time Trial test this morning. Very tough, but totally enjoyed it! It was super interesting. I have never been that into the numbers, but to see my effort being converted into subjective numbers was very interesting. Andreas is a really cool guy and has a huge amount of knowledge. (Pro tri-athlete) We just talked about cycling and running the whole time and he gave me loads of advise on all sorts of stuff. I'm looking forward to seeing the results of this one. I would really recommend you guys think about it and sign up if you are interested. It's also a good way of contributing to sports science research. Plus a power quality training session while it's still cold and raining outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science in Motion Posted August 23, 2014 Share Just did my first VO2 Max and Time Trial test this morning. Very tough, but totally enjoyed it! It was super interesting. I have never been that into the numbers, but to see my effort being converted into subjective numbers was very interesting. Andreas is a really cool guy and has a huge amount of knowledge. (Pro tri-athlete) We just talked about cycling and running the whole time and he gave me loads of advise on all sorts of stuff. I'm looking forward to seeing the results of this one. I would really recommend you guys think about it and sign up if you are interested. It's also a good way of contributing to sports science research. Plus a power quality training session while it's still cold and raining outside!Glad you enjoyed it (as far as possible)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science in Motion Posted August 27, 2014 Share Dear fellow HubSa members, the application deadline for this study has been extended till the 12th of September. Should you be interested in more detailed Information, please send an E-Mail to andreas.venhorst@gmail.com or send me your E-Mail address via sms to 0725894040 and I will come back to you as soon as possible. Kind regards Andreas Venhorst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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