Contribution and effectiveness of ski and pole forces in selected roller skiing techniques on treadmill at moderate inclines

Autor: Shuang Zhao, Stefan Lindinger, Olli Ohtonen, Vesa Linnamo
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Vol 5 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2624-9367
DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.948919
Popis: BackgroundMost of the studies about the effects of incline on cross-country skiing are related to the metabolic efficiency. The effective skiing biomechanics has also been indicated to be among the key factors that may promote good performance. The aims of this study were to provide biomechanical characteristics and investigate the relative contribution and effectiveness of ski and pole forces in overcoming the total external resistance with double poling (DP) and Gear 3 (G3) techniques at varying moderate uphill inclines.Methods10 male cross-country skiers participated in this study. Custom-made force measurement bindings, pole force sensors, and an 8-camera Vicon system were used to collect force data and ski and pole kinematics at 3°, 4° and 5° with 10 km/h skiing speed.ResultsThe cycle length (CL) decreased by 10% and 7% with DP and G3 technique from 3° to 5° (p
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