Contribution of the legs to double-poling performance in elite cross-country skiers
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The possible role of the lower body in the double-poling (DP) technique used by elite cross-country skiers is evaluated, focusing on a comparison of free and locked knee and ankle joints, [DP.sub.FREE] and [DP.sub.LOCKED], during DP. Results show that movements of the knee and ankle joints are an integrative part in the skillful use of the DP technique, and restriction of the motion in these joints markedly affects both biomechanical and physiological variables, impairing DP performance.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2006
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Reliability and validity of test concepts for the cross-country skiing sprint
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A study was conducted to firstly develop a test concept for the new cross-country (XC) skiing sprint and check test reliability and validity, and to secondly test the hypothesis that short-duration maximal speed in double poling predicts sprint performance over race distance. The findings suggested using short-duration sprint test to predict XC skiing sprint performance.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2006
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Biomechanical analysis of double poling in elite cross-country skiers
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A biomechanical analysis of upper and lower body movements was conducted during double poling (DP) in cross-country (XC) skiing at racing speed, so as to further the understanding of DP. DP was found to be a complex movement involving both the upper and lower body showing different strategies concerning several biomechanical aspects.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2005
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