This study evaluated ski-specific laboratory testing and the relationship of test parameters to biathlon race performance. Since the ski skating technique used exclusively during biathlon racing requi...
AIM: Biathlon is a sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting. There is no well-described model of performance in this multi-sport event. This study aimed to identify the parameters ...
Biathletes commonly reduce their skiing intensity as they approach the firing line. However, it is not clear how the intensity of the previous exercise affects their shooting results. The purpose of t...
Continuous heart rate recordings were obtained on elite American bi-athletes during competitions to provide a better understanding of the physiological demands of biathlon and the strategies used in a...
In recent years, some international sports federations have introduced blood testing procedures that can lead to suspension from competition for athletes whose haematologic values exceed certain estab...
Characterization of the heart rate response during biathlon.
Hoffman MD, Street GM.
Sports Performance and Technology Laboratory, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Continuous heart rate reco...
The aim of this study was to validate three simple tests of biathlon shooting abilities. Twelve expert biathletes performed visual reaction time tests adapted for the rifle in the standing (RT-S) and ...
International sports calendars are being increasingly filled with competitive events and fatiguing travel, at the risk of overloading the athletes involved. The Medical Committee of the International ...