TY - JOUR
AU - Holmberg, Hans-Christer
AB - Championships have been held for 10 years, with 2 teams from the USA attending. Little is published regarding the demands of the sport and the characteristics of the athletes. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe fitness and anthropometric characteristics of Synchronized figure skaters. METHODS: A retrospective review of data collected during preparticipation examination (PPE) of nationally competitive synchronized figure skaters. The 890 examinations over 15 years included 359 athletes, ranging in age from 7 to 30 yrs (mean = 13.6 yrs) skating in 6 divisions ranging from preliminary to senior. Measurements included body composition, step test, flexibility, and strength. RESULTS: The mean Body Mass Index, calculated from height and weight was 20 lbs/in . The step test was performed for 4 minutes at 96 beats per minute with the mean 4 minute heart rate at 140 bpm, an increase of 62% over resting. Recovery 3 minutes after stepping was at 6.5% of the resting heart rate. Strength tests and mean results included sit-ups in 60 seconds (35), pushups in 40s (23.4), jump test (mean of 3 trials, 13.4”), grip strength (51# right, 46.9# left). A double leg lowering test was used to assess abdominal muscle strength, 
TI - Effects of Speed and Slope on Ski Skating Efficiency and Kinematics 3266 Board #229 June 4 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
JF - Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
DA - 2011-05-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/wolters-kluwer-health/effects-of-speed-and-slope-on-ski-skating-efficiency-and-kinematics-VxkGiXx1Ae
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VL - 43
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DP - DeepDyve
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