Competition performance and basal nocturnal catecholamine excretion in cross-country skiers

Article Abstract:

This article examines the relationship between nocturnal catecholamine excretion in elite cross-country skiers and competition performance. Findings indicate that nocturnal catecholamine excretion is positively correlated with skiing performance and that skiers with the best competition results had excreted the highest levels of dopamine and norepinephrine.

Canada, Switzerland, Statistical Data Included, Noradrenaline, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, Catecholamines

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Effects of body position on slide boarding performance by cross-country skiers

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to investigate whether potential benefits of a deep body position (enhanced power by the lower limbs and reduced air resistance) would outweigh the downsides of position such as enhanced fatigue and inability to generate power by the arms. Adopting a deep body position in ski-skating might improve performance in the sprint in skiing, despite the inability to use the arms for propulsion in such a position.

Health aspects, Posture, Clinical report

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Maximal strength training improves work economy in trained female cross-country skiers

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that peak performance was more easily achieved by female skiers who had undergone maximal strength training. In elite cross-country skiers, strength training reduced the length of time to reach peak force, and increased the length of time before subjects reached exhaustion. Upper-body conditioning also improved double-poling capability.

Norway, Women's fitness, Women athletes

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