Sleep management and the performance of eight sailors in the Tour de France a la voile yacht race
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The study examined the sleep management routine sailors observed to maintain alertness when competing in the 2002 Tour de France a la voile long-haul yacht race. Results showed that competitors always made it a point to get sufficient sleep before each leg which enhanced the alertness and efficiency during the race.
Publication Name: Journal of Sports Sciences
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0264-0414
Year: 2008
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Three-dimensional joint dynamics and energy expenditure during the execution of a judo throwing technique (Morote Seoi Nage)
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A study to determine the main active joints and segments in the execution of a judo throwing technique was conducted. Results show that the lower limbs and the trunk and not the upper limbs generate the main driving movements.
Publication Name: Journal of Sports Sciences
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0264-0414
Year: 2007
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Reliability and validity of a new double poling ergometer for cross-country skiers
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A study to assess the reliability and validity of a new double poling ergometer is conducted. Findings reveal that the double poling ergometer has both high reliability and validity.
Publication Name: Journal of Sports Sciences
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0264-0414
Year: 2008
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