Abstract
Active drag, regularity and Index of Coordination (IdC) all increase
with speed in front crawl swimming, but the link between those parameters remains unclear. The aim of this study was thus to examine
the relationships between the index of coordination (IdC) and propelling efficiency (ep) and the active drag (D). Thirteen national level male swimmers completed two incremental speed tests swimming front crawl with arms only in free condition and using a Measurement of Active Drag (MAD) system. The results showed that inter-arm coordination was linked to active drag and not propelling efficiency.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming XI |
Editors | Per-Ludvik Kjendlie, Robert Keig Stallman, Jan Cabri |
Place of Publication | Oslo |
Publisher | Norwegian School of Sport Sciences |
Chapter | 2 |
Pages | 115-117 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9788250204393 |
ISBN (Print) | 9788250204386 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | XIth International Symposium for Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming - Oslo, Norway Duration: 16 Jun 2010 → 19 Jun 2010 |
Conference
Conference | XIth International Symposium for Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming |
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Country/Territory | Norway |
City | Oslo |
Period | 16/06/10 → 19/06/10 |