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Physiological responses to different cross country skiing techniques on level terrain
1Department of Physical Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|December 1, 1990
Summary
The diagonal stride technique demands the most physiological effort in cross-country skiing, while the double pole technique offers the greatest economy. V1 skate skiing shows the lowest perceived exertion among common techniques.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Cross-country skiing involves diverse techniques with varying physiological demands.
- Understanding the efficiency and exertion levels of different techniques is crucial for training and performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare physiological responses and perceived exertion across common cross-country skiing techniques.
- To identify the most and least demanding techniques in terms of oxygen consumption, heart rate, and perceived effort.
Main Methods:
- Eight male elite skiers performed kick double pole, diagonal stride, V1 skate, marathon skate, and double pole techniques.
- Physiological data (heart rate, oxygen consumption) and perceived exertion were recorded at a standardized speed (14.2 km/h).
Main Results:
- Diagonal stride elicited the highest oxygen consumption and heart rate.
- Double pole technique demonstrated the lowest oxygen cost (26% lower) and heart rate.
- V1 skate technique reported the lowest perceived exertion, while diagonal stride had the highest.
Conclusions:
- Double pole technique offers the greatest physiological economy in cross-country skiing.
- Diagonal stride technique presents the highest physiological demands and perceived effort.
- V1 skate technique is associated with the lowest perceived effort under tested conditions.