The role of incline, speed and work rate on the choice of technique in classical roller skiing

PloS One
Johannes Løkkeborg, Gertjan Ettema

Abstract

Cross-country skiers use different sub-techniques like 'gears' (diagonals stride, double poling with kick, and double poling) depending on terrain (incline) and demand (speed and external work rate). Previous studies have identified the major effect of speed and incline, but not any potential interaction between these parameters: the incline-speed combination determines the work rate, which in itself may be a controlling factor. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of these task conditions (external work rate, speed, incline) and their interactions on the choice of sub-technique in classical roller skiing. Twelve male and nine female cross-country skiers executed three subsets of protocols in which two of three condition parameters were altered every 15 seconds while roller skiing on a treadmill. This design created a quasi-random set of combinations of speed, incline and work rate that were analysed on sub-technique choice. A repeated measures model with sex as between subject factor was conducted for each subset of protocols. The incline appeared to be the factor affecting sub-technique choice most, but not exclusively; at constant incline, athletes applied different sub-techniques, depending mostly on speed rath...Continue Reading

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