Event Order in the Biathlon Does Not Have an Effect on Metabolic Response
Description:
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of event order on a cycling(C)/running(R) or R/C biathlon. Eight experienced male biathlete/triathletes with a mean age of 24.9 + 4.6 yr formed the sample of the study. Results show no significant interaction effects on oxygen consumption peak, oxygen consumption during steady-state, ventilation, and heart rate when C/R or R/C are performed at 70% oxygen consumption peak for subsequent R and C respectively. These results seem to indicate that…
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Date:
December 1990
Creator:
Ledbetter, John C.
Partner:
UNT Libraries