10sec and 30 sec Work Capacity

About This Test
Tri-level Alactic Power Test Information This test is generally referred to as an intermediate- term anaerobic test. These types of tests range in length from about 20 to 50 seconds. They are designed to assess the ability of the muscle groups involved to utilise the anaerobic system to generate power and maintain work (capacity) during intense exercise.

A biproduct of this type of exercise test is the significant production of lactic acid. The high concentration of muscle (and blood) lactic acid ultimately affect the ability of the muscles to continue to work and this is seen as a decline in performance during the final stages of the tests. High peak power and total work performed in these tests are indicative of a well developed anaerobic energy system. This allows rapid conversions of glucose (or glycogen) through glycolysis to produce large quantities of high energy molecules called ATP.

ATP is used to power the cross-bridges within the muscle which provides movements.