A theory of energy cost and speed of climbing
AIP Advances, 2011 Climbing is an interesting form of quadrupedal locomotion on vertical substrates, and also a popular recreational activity. However, a theory of locomotor energetics of climbing has not been devised yet.
Paolo Tosi +3 more
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Climbing the gap: a review on sex differences in high-level rock climbing [PDF]
Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingSince its inclusion in the Olympic Program in 2016, climbing has grown increasingly popular and professionalized. While climbing research is also increasing, female (elite) athletes remain underrepresented, with the extent of this gap remaining ...
Kaja Langer +3 more
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Biomechanical Principles and Techniques—A Systematization for Sport Climbing [PDF]
Journal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyBackground: Sport climbing, encompassing lead, bouldering, and speed disciplines, has transformed from a niche activity to a widely popular trend, notably after its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games 2021.
Silas Dech, René Kittel
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Morphology of male World Cup and elite speed climbers [PDF]
Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingAimsTo compare somatic characteristics and somatotypes of elite World Cup and national level speed climbers relative to general adult population norms, and to identify anthropometric traits that differentiate performance levels.Materials and ...
Paweł Draga +5 more
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Theoretical-methodological study of development of power-speed in climbing
Physical Education of Students, 2014 Purpose: of the work was to develop theoretical and methodological foundations of power-speed in climbing. Material : 19 analyzed the literature on the problem of the relationship of the various components of speed-strength training.
Zh. Kozina +4 more
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Climbing Mechanism Design and Fuzzy PID-Based Control for a Stay Cable De-Icing Robot [PDF]
SensorsIn winter, ice is prone to forming on the surface of stay cables in cable-stayed bridges, posing a threat to their structural safety. As temperatures rise, the risk of ice shedding increases, posing a potential hazard to pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
Yaoyao Pei +6 more
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Study on the structural function and motion performance of pneumatic flexible tree-climbing robot. [PDF]
PLoS ONETo enhance the adaptability of tree-climbing robots to changes in tree diameter and load capacity, an "I-shaped" pneumatic flexible tree - climbing robot was designed using self-developed pneumatic flexible joints and retractable needle anchors.
Hongbo Liu, Zhipan Gou
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Physiological demands and nutritional considerations for Olympic-style competitive rock climbing
Cogent Medicine, 2019 Rock climbing is a fast-growing sport. Nutritional recommendations for climbing performance remain limited. In a sport where reduced fuel availability/dehydration could result in declined performance and fatal error, nutrition is key to a successful ...
Marisa K. Michael +2 more
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Comparison of selected aspects of strength conditioning among junior boulderers and speed and lead climbers [PDF]
Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences, 2022 Background: Comprehensive preparation of climbers for participation in multi-event competitions requires knowledge of the motor characteristics and fitness profiles of successful athletes competing in their individual events.
Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski, Mateusz Gutek
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COMPETITION MODEL OF SPEED CLIMBERS IN CLIMBING
East European Scientific Journal, 2021 The article examines the record wall in speed climbing from the point of view of various characteristics: biomechanical, physiological and tactical. The record wall is divided into three parts according to the specifics of the performed technical actions and the possible order of their application.
A. Shunko, S. Sinitsyn
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