Cross-country (XC) skiing is one of the most demanding of endurance sports, involving
protracted competitions on varying terrain employing a variety of skiing techniques that …

The current review summarizes scientific knowledge concerning sex differences in world-
record performance and the influence of sport discipline and competition duration. In …

The main aim of this study was to investigate the training characteristics of the most
successful female cross-country skier ever during the best period of her career. The …

Background Guidelines on physical activity or exercise and pregnancy encourage pregnant
women to continue or adopt an active lifestyle during and following pregnancy. 1–3 Two …

Energy system contribution during cross-country (XC) skiing races is dependent on several
factors, including the race duration, track profile, and sub-techniques applied, and their …

Maximal aerobic and anaerobic power are crucial performance determinants in most sport
disciplines. Numerous studies have published power data from elite athletes over the years …

Background Sprint events in cross-country skiing are unique not only with respect to their
length (0.8–1.8 km), but also in involving four high-intensity heats of~ 3 min in duration …

The Effect of Different High-Intensity Periodization Models on Endurance Adaptations Page 1
The Effect of Different High-Intensity Periodization Models on Endurance Adaptations KYSTEIN …

The present study investigated the contribution of performance on uphill, flat, and downhill
sections to overall performance in an international 10-km classical time-trial in elite female …

Biathlon is an Olympic sport combining cross-country skiing with the skating technique and
rifle shooting. The sprint (7.5 km for women and 10 km for men) includes 2 shootings …