Chapter 12. Cross-Country Skiing: Technique, Equipment and Environmental Factors Affecting Performance
- Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky
Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch12
Copyright © 2000 International Olympic Committee
Book Title
Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
Additional Information
How to Cite
Smith, G.A. (2008) Cross-Country Skiing: Technique, Equipment and Environmental Factors Affecting Performance, in Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (ed V. M. Zatsiorsky), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch12
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2000
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632053926
Online ISBN: 9780470693797
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Keywords:
- cross-country skiing;
- environmental factors;
- reaction forces;
- skating techniques;
- force components
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
Forces Acting on the Skier
Minimizing Drag Forces
Optimizing Propulsive Forces
Technique and Equipment Choices
Summary
References