Table 3 Cycle characteristics at sub-maximal speed (16 km·h−1) in the study groups during double poling.

From: Skiing economy and kinematic during a field double poling roller skiing among novice and experienced cross-country skiers

 

Skiers

t-value

p-value

Experienced (n = 5)

Novice (n = 5)

Cycle rate (cycles·min−1)

39.59 ± 2.38**

49.89 ± 4.13

− 4.827

0.002

Cycle lengths (m)

6.92 ± 0.46**

5.07 ± 0.62

5.363

0.001

Cycle time (s)

1.53 ± 0.09**

1.20 ± 0.10

5.097

0.001

Absolute poling time (s)

0.40 ± 0.02

0.35 ± 0.04

2.121

0.074

Relative poling time (%CT)

26 ± 1

29 ± 2

− 2.230

0.067

Absolute recovery time (s)

1.13 ± 0.08**

0.84 ± 0.09

5.292

0.001

Relative recovery time (%CT)

73 ± 2

70 ± 3

2.230

0.067

  1. All the outcomes are denoted as average values (standard deviation [SD]).
  2. *p < 0.05, **p < 0.001. A p-value < 0.05 indicates statistical significance, while a p-value < 0.01 represents strong statistical significance.
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