was calculated and then divided into aerobic,
anaerobic lactic, and alactic fractions. Body
composition was assessed using dualenergy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Results: Key results for the energy
contribution in the upper body are shown in
Figure 1, and in the lower body in Figure 2.
Discussion: The results indicate that
the upper body WAnT relies more on the
anaerobic lactic system than the lower body.
The anaerobic lactic system contributed over
60 per cent of the energy for the upper body
Wingate, whereas the lower body WAnT was
approximately 48 per cent. The greater use
of anaerobic lactic energy in the present
study is offset by a lower contribution of the
aerobic system (11 per cent) in the upper
Figure 1. Energy
contribution in the upper body
Aerobic
11%
PCr
27%
Glycolytic
60%
Figure 2. Energy
contribution in the lower body
Aerobic
16%
PCr
36%
Glycolytic
48%
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body WAnT. The aerobic contribution to the
lower body WAnT was 16 per cent and is
similar to other studies which have reported
values between 18-29 per cent, with values
reported as high as 40 per cent in others.
D