ReviewEuropean journal of applied physiology2021
Moving forward with backward pedaling: a review on eccentric cycling.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Chronic Adaptations to Eccentric Cycling Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- Effect of Cycling Cadence on Neuromuscular Function: A Systematic Review of Acute and Chronic Alterations.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Interval eccentric cycling : a promising training modality for sedentary people.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Trial
- Cadence effects on cardiorespiratory and muscular responses during eccentric cycling.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Trial
- Effectiveness of short-term cycling interventions in older adults: a randomized trial of hypoxic, blood flow restriction, and eccentric cycling.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Effects of eccentric versus concentric cycling exercise on lipid and glucose metabolism in overweight and obese men.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Article
- Do Flywheel Exercises Provide Eccentric-Overload Training?Sports medicine - open · 2026Article
- The Effect of Eccentric Cycling on Cerebral and Muscle Tissue Oxygenation in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension and Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Peak Eccentric Cycling Exercise and Cardiorespiratory Responses to Normobaric Hypoxia Versus Normobaric Normoxia in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Crossover Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Role of eccentric cycling in older adults affected by sarcopenia and heart failure: a feasibility and efficacy study protocol.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2025Article
- The effects of eccentric cycling on vascular reactivity.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Article
- Strength and power adaptations of the upper body following 20 training sessions on an eccentric arm-crank ergometer.European journal of applied physiology · 2024Article
- Effect of Eccentric Cycling on Oxygen Uptake and Hemodynamics in Patients With Pulmonary Vascular Disease: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial.CHEST pulmonary · 2024Article
- Submaximal, Low-Dose Eccentric vs Traditional Cycling Exercise: Reduced Oxygen Uptake and Pulmonary Artery Pressure Assessed by Echocardiography in Healthy Middle-aged Adults. A Randomized Controlled, Crossover Trial.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2024Article
- Cardiovascular Responses to Eccentric Cycling Based on Perceived Exertion Compared to Concentric Cycling, Effect of Pedaling Rate, and Sex.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Pedal cadence does not affect muscle damage to eccentric cycling performed at similar mechanical work.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Article
- Editorial: Improving exercise testing methods and interpretation in human health and diseases.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Article
- Fractal Correlation Properties of Heart Rate Variability as a Biomarker for Intensity Distribution and Training Prescription in Endurance Exercise: An Update.Frontiers in physiology · 2022Review
- Analysis of Fractal Correlation Properties of Heart Rate Variability during an Initial Session of Eccentric Cycling.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Acute and Delayed Effects of Time-Matched Very Short "All Out" Efforts in Concentric vs. Eccentric Cycling.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeThere is a profound gap in the understanding of the eccentric cycling intensity continuum, which prevents accurate exercise prescription based on desired physiological responses. This may underestimate the applicability of eccentric cycling for different training purposes. Thus, we aimed to summarize recent research findings and screen for possible new approaches in the prescription and investigation of eccentric cycling.
methodA search for the most relevant and state-of-the-art literature on eccentric cycling was conducted on the PubMed database. Literature from reference lists was also included when relevant.
resultsTransversal studies present comparisons between physiological responses to eccentric and concentric cycling, performed at the same absolute power output or metabolic load. Longitudinal studies evaluate responses to eccentric cycling training by comparing them with concentric cycling and resistance training outcomes. Only one study investigated maximal eccentric cycling capacity and there are no investigations on physiological thresholds and/or exercise intensity domains during eccentric cycling. No study investigated different protocols of eccentric cycling training and the chronic effects of different load configurations.
conclusionDescribing physiological responses to eccentric cycling based on its maximal exercise capacity may be a better way to understand it. The available evidence indicates that clinical populations may benefit from improvements in aerobic power/capacity, exercise tolerance, strength and muscle mass, while healthy and trained individuals may require different eccentric cycling training approaches to benefit from similar improvements. There is limited evidence regarding the mechanisms of acute physiological and chronic adaptive responses to eccentric cycling.
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