A significant share of rowers does not have access to professional supervision by coaches. However, proper technique is a key component for both success in competitions and to prevent injuries or long-term induced postural deformity. In cooperation with national rowing coaches we developed a sensor system to continuously monitor the rower's seat position. It allows offline data analysis and com...

Acoustic information contributes to the timing of human movements as sound conveys time-critical structures subliminally. That is of crucial importance for the technique training in high performance sports, where a successful movement execution depends on the precision of modifying the movement. Particularly adaptive athletes with visual impairments or blindness have a special sensitivity to ac...

Background. The skiing was first used in the history of mankind for transportation and hunting in the Altay Mountains, where harsh and long winter conditions exist. The use of skiing continued in many cultures and eventually turned into a sport where not the Winter Olympic Games serve as a venue for the competition. Objectives. This review aims to outline the phases of skiing and highlight how...

This study was designed to assess systemic cardio-respiratory, metabolic and perceived responses incremental arm cycling with concurrent electrical myostimulation (EMS). Eleven participants (24 ± 3 yrs; 182 10 cm; 86 16.8 kg) performed two tests involving until volitional exhaustion reached without EMS of upper-body muscles. The peak power output 10.1% lower during (128 30 W) than (141 25 W, p ...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the muscle synergy of collegiate rowers during 6 min maximal rowing on different stretcher mechanisms: fixed (FE) and slides ergometer (SE). The association of muscle synergy to rowing economy and physiological variables was further quantify by statistical analysis. Method: Ten collegiate rowers were recruited at the end of their competitive season. Mus...

The purpose of this study was to compare rowing technique on the dynamic RowPerfect ergometer with a single scull. Eight national-level rowers performed on both the RowPerfect ergometer and in a single scull over 500 m, at rates of 24, 26, and 28 strokes/minute. Blade force and oar angle (on-water) and handle force and stroke length (on the ergometer) were measured. Both force and stroke angle/...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the muscle synergies during Wingate anaerobic rowing test of collegiate rowers and physically active individuals who were not specifically trained in rowing. As a power-endurance sport, high anaerobic capacity is one of the determinants of rowing performance. Due to the close link that exists between the state of energy supply and types of muscle fibers...