PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe changes in laboratory-assessed anthropometric
and physiological characteristics, training volumes, and competitive performance in national …

In an effort to evaluate the mechanisms underpinning performance in alpine ski racing,
researchers have focused on the predictive validity of measures derived from fitness …

Background Pain in the orofacial region is often reported after whiplash trauma. However,
prospective studies evaluating clinical signs related to orofacial pain and disability in …

Background This study used metabolic phenotyping to explore the responses of highly-
trained cross-country skiers to a standardized exercise test, which was part of the athletes' …

Background: The success of competitive alpine skiers with respective to their world ranking
(WR) positions might be associated with prominent gene polymorphisms. Methods: Twenty …

Purpose: To analyze the predictive value of parameters of submaximal and maximal
cardiopulmonary exercise performance on International Ski Federation (Fédération …

Purpose: To determine whether competitive performance, as defined by International
Biathlon Union (IBU) and International Ski Federation (FIS) points in biathlon and cross …

Purpose To compare physiological responses between a self-paced 4-min double-poling
(DP) time-trial (TTDP) versus a 4-min diagonal-stride (DS) time-trial (TTDS). The relative …

Background: The training of elite skiers follows a systematic seasonal periodization with a
preparation period, when anaerobic muscle strength, aerobic capacity, and cardio-metabolic …

Alpine ski racing is a demanding and multifaceted sport requiring high levels of physical and
technical competence. 1 Because of the complexity of the sport, the selection of useful sport …