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A Comparison of Frontal Theta Activity During Shooting among Biathletes and Cross-Country Skiers before and after Vigorous Exercise. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
BACKGROUND:Previous studies using electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor brain activity have linked higher frontal theta activity to more focused attention and superior performance in goal-directed precision tasks.
Harri Luchsinger, Øyvind Sandbakk, Michael Schubert, Gertjan Ettema, Jochen Baumeister   +4 more
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Upper limb isokinetic muscle strength predicts the performance in cross-country sit-skiing

Scientific Reports, 2022
The double poling (DP) technique in cross-country sit-skiing is primarily considered as an upper-body exercise. The upper limb muscle strength and motion economy are important factors accounting for DP performance in cross-country sit-skiing. The present
Chenglin Liu, Yuan Tian, Longfeng Zhou, Zhulin Tian, Gang Sun, Jun Yin, Zhixiong Zhou   +6 more
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Empowering and conquering infirmity of visually impaired using AI‐technology equipped with object detection and real‐time voice feedback system in healthcare application

CAAI Transactions on Intelligence Technology, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract The Internet of Things is emerging as a crucial technology in aiding humans and making their lives easier. Among the human population, a large percentage of people suffer from disabilities resulting in challenges in everyday life particularly people with visual disabilities.
Hania Tarik, Shahzad Hassan, Rizwan Ali Naqvi, Saddaf Rubab, Usman Tariq, Monia Hamdi, Hela Elmannai, Ye Jin Kim, Jae‐Hyuk Cha   +8 more
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Cross-country skiing and biathlon [PDF]

, 2022
Cross-country skiing (XC) and biathlon are physically demanding winter sports that involve a variety of competition formats, race durations and distances performed over mixed terrain and in challenging environmental conditions.
McGawley, Kerry, Hanley, B, Shaw, A, Jones, Thomas   +3 more
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Drag Area, Frontal Area and Drag Coefficient in Cross-Country Skiing Techniques

Proceedings, 2018
The aim of this study was to investigate the air drag, frontal area and coefficient of drag of cross-country skiing classical and free style techniques. One highly skilled cross-country skier performed skiing-like classical and free style techniques on a
Mats Ainegren, Patrik Jonsson
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Ski Skating Race Technique—Effect of Long Distance Cross-Country Ski Racing on Choice of Skating Technique in Moderate Uphill Terrain

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2020
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of prolonged ski racing using skating style on technique choice in a transition section among female and male high-level skiers. Fifty three national-to-elite level skiers (20 females: 26.7 ± 4.8 years,
Luca Paolo Ardigò, Thomas Leonhard Stöggl, Thomas Leonhard Stöggl, Tor Oskar Thomassen, Andreas Kjæreng Winther, Edvard Hamnvik Sagelv, Sigurd Pedersen, Tord Markussen Hammer, Kim Arne Heitmann, Odd-Egil Olsen, Boye Welde   +10 more
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Automatic Identification of Subtechniques in Skating-Style Roller Skiing Using Inertial Sensors

Sensors, 2016
This study aims to develop and validate an automated system for identifying skating-style cross-country subtechniques using inertial sensors. In the first experiment, the performance of a male cross-country skier was used to develop an automated ...
Yoshihisa Sakurai, Zenya Fujita, Yusuke Ishige   +2 more
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Аналіз умов виникнення та змагальної діяльності лижних марафонів Visma Ski Classics

Фізичне виховання, спорт і культура здоров’я у сучасному суспільстві, 2022
The article highlights the historical aspects of the formation, features and prerequisites for the emergence of new disciplines in ski racing on the example of the Visma Ski Classics.
Andrii Kazmiruk, Olexandr Chenikalo, Olha Zinkiv, Yurii Liubizhanin   +3 more
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Validation of 2D Force Measurement Roller Ski and Practical Application

Sensors, 2022
Several methods could be used to measure the forces from skis or roller skis in cross-country skiing. Equipment that could measure medio-lateral forces may be of good help for investigating the relevant skating techniques.
Shuang Zhao, Vesa Linnamo, Keijo Ruotsalainen, Stefan Lindinger, Timo Kananen, Petri Koponen, Olli Ohtonen   +6 more
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Morphological and motor skills condition among 10-11 year old children engaged in cross-country skiing attending Sports Primary School in Suprasl

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2020
            Introduction. Cross-country skiing is a sport discipline with different applications in the modern world. It is used in recreation, rehabilitation, tourism and sport as a phycical movement.             Objective of the work.
Katarzyna Roczniak, Magdalena Babuśka–Roczniak, Magdalena Wojtanowska–Kaczka, Oliver Racz, Anna Roczniak, Oleh Lyubinets, Wojciech Widuchowski, Wojciech Roczniak   +7 more
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