The influence of increased distal loading on metabolic cost, efficiency, and kinematics of roller ski skating
Table 1
Work rate, blood lactate concentration (BLa), heart rate, respiratory exchange ratio (RER) and rated perceived exertion (RPE) for 10 elite cross-country skiers while roller skiing at steep (G2 at 12% incline) and moderate (G3 at 5% incline) inclines while skating with normal (0) or loaded (0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 kg) conditions (mean ± SD).