Double Poling Physiology and Kinematics of Elite Cross-Country Skiers: Specialized Long-Distance Versus All-Round Skiers.

CONCLUSION:: The long-distance skiers displayed lower VO2peak, but compensated with lower O2-cost to perform equally with the all-round skiers on a short TTE-test in DP. Furthermore, similar submaximal [La-] and reduced O2-cost could be beneficial in sustaining high skiing speeds in long-duration competitions. PMID: 30840518 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Int J Sports Physiol Perform Source Type: research