Aerobic metabolic requirements of simulated cross-country skiing.
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.
Goss
F L
FL
Robertson
R J
RJ
Spina
R J
RJ
Auble
T E
TE
Cassinelli
D A
DA
Silberman
R M
RM
Galbreath
R W
RW
Glickman
E L
EL
Metz
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KF
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
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