Falls are a common mechanism of injury in mountain biking and may be related to a loss of control of the bicycle.Traditionally,the components of bicycle control(balance and agility)are measured in standing and running...Falls are a common mechanism of injury in mountain biking and may be related to a loss of control of the bicycle.Traditionally,the components of bicycle control(balance and agility)are measured in standing and running,which may not reflect the skills required in mountain biking.In this paper,we present the validity of both traditional standing and novel bicycle-specific balance tests in mountain bikers.Twenty-nine male and female participants completed indoor laboratory tests and an outdoor downhill trail.Participants completed single-leg stance balance,Y-balance test,one static and four dynamic bicycle-specific balance tests,a bicycle agility test,and an outdoor downhill trail.Single-leg stance balance and Y-balance tests with eyes open had poor validity when associated with bicycle control.The static(r=-0.57,p=0.001)and four dynamic bicycle balance tests(r=-0.51 to-0.78,p=0.005 to 0.0001),and the bicycle agility test(r=0.87,p<0.0001)had moderate to strong relationships with the outdoor downhill run.Single-leg stance balance and Y-balance tests with eyes open are not valid measures of performance on a mountain bike,and should not be used to assess these populations.Our novel bicycle balance tests have adequate validity to be used as measures of performance in mountain bikers.展开更多
Swimrun was established in Sweden in 2006.In competition athletes alternate between running and swimming multiple times.It has grown from only being hosted in Sweden to now being a global sport.The swimrun race expose...Swimrun was established in Sweden in 2006.In competition athletes alternate between running and swimming multiple times.It has grown from only being hosted in Sweden to now being a global sport.The swimrun race exposes athletes to environments that require a unique set of skills.For example,participants have to negotiate ocean currents and waves.The environmental conditions change between the runs and the swims.Athletes may be exposed to hot temperatures when running in wetsuits(25℃and hotter)and cold water(colder than 16℃)when swimming.This sudden change in environmental conditions imposes a poorly defined physiological stress on the participants.Research on the demands of swimrun is scarce.More research is needed to improve athlete safety during events.Also,research is needed to provide insight into enhancing training methods and performance.展开更多
文摘Falls are a common mechanism of injury in mountain biking and may be related to a loss of control of the bicycle.Traditionally,the components of bicycle control(balance and agility)are measured in standing and running,which may not reflect the skills required in mountain biking.In this paper,we present the validity of both traditional standing and novel bicycle-specific balance tests in mountain bikers.Twenty-nine male and female participants completed indoor laboratory tests and an outdoor downhill trail.Participants completed single-leg stance balance,Y-balance test,one static and four dynamic bicycle-specific balance tests,a bicycle agility test,and an outdoor downhill trail.Single-leg stance balance and Y-balance tests with eyes open had poor validity when associated with bicycle control.The static(r=-0.57,p=0.001)and four dynamic bicycle balance tests(r=-0.51 to-0.78,p=0.005 to 0.0001),and the bicycle agility test(r=0.87,p<0.0001)had moderate to strong relationships with the outdoor downhill run.Single-leg stance balance and Y-balance tests with eyes open are not valid measures of performance on a mountain bike,and should not be used to assess these populations.Our novel bicycle balance tests have adequate validity to be used as measures of performance in mountain bikers.
文摘Swimrun was established in Sweden in 2006.In competition athletes alternate between running and swimming multiple times.It has grown from only being hosted in Sweden to now being a global sport.The swimrun race exposes athletes to environments that require a unique set of skills.For example,participants have to negotiate ocean currents and waves.The environmental conditions change between the runs and the swims.Athletes may be exposed to hot temperatures when running in wetsuits(25℃and hotter)and cold water(colder than 16℃)when swimming.This sudden change in environmental conditions imposes a poorly defined physiological stress on the participants.Research on the demands of swimrun is scarce.More research is needed to improve athlete safety during events.Also,research is needed to provide insight into enhancing training methods and performance.
