23rd Annual Student Research Conference
Effect of General Fitness Training on Factors Contributing to the Margaria-Kalamen Stair Run Power Test
Anne E. Ratermann*, Elli J. Mathis, and Emma K. Lennon
Dr. Jerry L. Mayhew , Faculty Mentor
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of general fitness training on factors influencing power production in the Margaria-Kalamen (M-K) stair run test. A convenience sample of college men (n= 114) enrolled in a general fitness class volunteered to be assessed using M-K, isotonic extension strength (LS), skinfold-predicted % fat, and lean body mass (LBM). Subjects were tested prior to training and after 12 weeks of exercising 3 days/week. Stepwise multiple regression selected LBM and LS as the only significant variables contributing to the prediction of M-K power. Using the equation to estimate post-training M-K resulted in a significant under-prediction of 3.9% (12.3%). However, if scores were expressed as change scores (i.e., post-training - pre-training), it provided a better estimate change in M-K. Thus, the amount of change in LBM and LS following training provided acceptable estimates of increases in power following general fitness training.
Keywords: Effect, Exercise, Margaria, Kalamen, Stair , Run , Power, Test
Topic(s):Exercise Science
Presentation Type: Poster
Session: 4-3
Location: SUB-GEO
Time: 4:15