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A Comparison of Training Methods for Enhancing Climbing Performance: Author: Davis, Colin Matthew; Date: 2004-05-15; Program: Exercise Physiology; Abstract: Enhanced climbing performance may be achieved by applying systematic and documented principles to training for climbing. The purposes of this study were (a) to determine if improvements in climbing performance and related physiological variables would result from systematic training on a motorized climbing treadmill, and (b) to compare the effectiveness of two types of prescribed cardiovascular training programs on a motorized climbing treadmill: high-intensity interval training (HIT) and endurance training (ET). Climbing-related anthropometric variables, climbing performance, climbing-specifi...; Download File | View full details

Influence of pedometer tilt angle on step counting validity during controlled treadmill walking trials: Author: Dock, Melissa; Date: 2008-05-15; Program: Exercise Physiology; Abstract: Pedometers are tools frequently used to monitor walking-related physical activity patterns of overweight and obese populations. However, there is a known association between increasing body mass index (BMI) and decreasing pedometer accuracy. The decrease in pedometer accuracy has been attributed to tilt angle, but the specific tilt angle where pedometers fail to maintain accuracy is unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to test two popular pedometer mechanisms, accelerometry- and pendulum-based, to determine the specific tilt angle where the pedometers fail to maintain step counts ac...; Download File | View full details

Effect of ski pole stiffness on upper body power output in cross-country skiers: Author: Jacobson, Erik Andrew; Date: 2008-05-15; Program: Exercise Physiology; Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine whether increased pole stiffness corresponds with higher measures of upper body power in competitive cross-country skiers. Fifteen elite/college level cross-country ski racers (8 men, 7 women) tested UBP on a custom-built double-poling ergometer. Ski poles tested were two models of the same brand with different factory-specified stiffness ratings. Subjects underwent three 10 s UBP tests (W10, W) and one 60 s UBP test (W60, W) for each pole type. UBP measures were defined as the average power output over the length of each test. Video recordings o...; Download File | View full details