Entropy-Based Analysis of Rowing Technique: Stroke-Rate Effects and Performance Implications.

Purpose: The study aimed to (1) investigate the influence of different stroke rates on movement variability (MV), defined as normal variations in repeated motions, and (2) explore the relationship between MV and rowing performance. Methods: Twenty-one elite male rowers (24.3 [3.1] y, 192.6 [5.6] cm,...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 539 - 546
Autores principales: Gao, Yang, Wei, Xiaobin, Chen, Xiaoping
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Publicado: Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. Apr2026
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          Gao, Yang
          Wei, Xiaobin
          Chen, Xiaoping
        affil: School of Strength and Conditioning Training, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, BJ, China
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          Rowing Physiology
          Task Performance and Analysis
          Athletic Performance
          Movement Physiology
          Human
          Models, Theoretical
          Male
          Athletes, Elite
          Athletes, Male Psychosocial Factors
          Ergometry
          Data Analysis Software
          Wearable Sensors
          Funding Source
          Adult
          One-Way Analysis of Variance
          Pearson's Correlation Coefficient
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Male
      ab: Purpose: The study aimed to (1) investigate the influence of different stroke rates on movement variability (MV), defined as normal variations in repeated motions, and (2) explore the relationship between MV and rowing performance. Methods: Twenty-one elite male rowers (24.3 [3.1] y, 192.6 [5.6] cm, 90.7 [11.5] kg) performed 90-second submaximal intensity rowing bouts at 20, 26, and 34 strokes per minute (spm) on a static ergometer. Acceleration and joint angles collected from inertial sensors were used to measure MV through Sample Entropy. A 2000-m time trial was conducted to assess rowing performance. Results: Stroke rate significantly increased the SD of stroke power (P =.001, η p 2 =.198) and Sample Entropy value of handle acceleration (P <.001, η p 2 =.407), hip (P <.001, η p 2 =.733), knee (P <.001, η p 2 =.806), ankle (P <.001, η p 2 =.716), and elbow (P <.001, η p 2 =.759) joint angles. Across all stroke rates, the hip consistently exhibited higher Sample Entropy than knee, ankle, and elbow. Greater variability in handle acceleration at 20 spm (r = −.626, P =.002) and 26 spm (r = −.581, P =.006), knee angle at 20 spm (r = −.531, P =.013), and elbow angle at 20 spm (r =.511, P =.021) correlated with better ergometer performance. Conclusions: Stroke rate plays a key role in modulating MV and technique in elite rowers, with higher stroke rate requiring more movement adaptation to maintain stroke power. Entropy measures may serve as a valuable tool for practitioners to assess and optimize rowing performance.
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