title: Aerobic metabolic requirements of simulated cross-country skiing.
abstract: This study evaluated the aerobic metabolic requirements of simulated cross-country skiing. Five male subjects exercised on a cross-country skiing machine at 12 different arm and leg resistances and movement frequencies. Oxygen consumption (VO2) ranged from 21.6 to 44.4 ml kg(-1) min(-1). The VO2 increased significantly (p less than 0.05) as the frequency of limb movement was increased. These data suggest that simulated cross-country skiing places a significant demand on the aerobic metabolic system and as such is a viable alternative to conventional cardiovascular exercise modalities.
authors.forename: F L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Goss
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Spina
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Auble
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Cassinelli
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Silberman
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Galbreath
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Glickman
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Metz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010100:Oxygen / Q000502:physiology*; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000502:physiology; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D012865:Skiing
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen