Study of the influence of rowing indicators on ergometers for predicting competitive activity

The problem of training high-class athletes in Ukraine is reflected in the Strategy for the Development of Physical Culture and Sports for the period until 2028. In recent years, as a result of the pandemic and military operations, the Concept-2 simulator has been used in the training of rowing athletes, competitions for election into national teams are held, and control standards are met. Objective: Study the factors, particularly ergometric indicators on a rowing ergometer, influencing competitive results in completing a 2000 m rowing distance. Material & Methods: The protocols for the 2023 Ukrainian Championship on rowing ergometers from a distance of 2000 m and 6000 m were analyzed. 26 athletes of the Ukrainian rowing team (men) took part in the competition. Data processing was carried out on the results from control tests over 6000 m at a set pace of 26 strokes per minute for 24 male adult rowers, conducted across various regions of Ukraine. Correlation analysis was used. Conclusions: It was revealed that there are close relationships between the time of covering the distance of 2000 m and the distance of 6000 m in male athletes (r = 0.70). A regression equation formula has been established that allows one to predict the result at a distance of 2000 m (y): y=0.26x+52.58), x is the result (in seconds) of completing a distance of 6000 m. The influence of average time indicators on segments of 500 m on the time of covering a distance of 6000 m was established (r = 0.99). A close relationship was established between the time to complete a 6000 m distance (in seconds) and the average stroke power (in Watts) at a set pace. It has been established that the results of testing a distance of 6000 m with a given pace of 26 strokes per minute are associated with the results of the Ukrainian Championship from a distance of 6000 m (rxy= 0.98). A relationship has been established between the weight of athletes and stroke power (rxy=0.93). Thus, pretesting at a given pace will predict performance in ergometer rowing competitions. Results: As a result of the analysis of documents, scientific sources, analysis of protocols of indoor rowing competitions, indicators were determined that are measured when rowing on an ergometer and correlate with the competitive result. The scientific work of scientists to study the influence of factors on the completion of distances of 500 m, 2000 m, 6000 m makes it possible to predict competitive results using shorter distances (or using a 60-s test), which does not require expensive equipment and a long testing duration.