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Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality and it is the main cause of cardiovascular diseases and cancers, which are two of the leading causes of death.
Over a period of four years, Mid Sweden University will lead a large research programme that will look into the effects of sports and outdoor recreation on the environment and nature. The Foundatio...
Forskning och utveckling inom para-alpin skidåkning och para-kanot ska bidra till långsiktig parasportutveckling tillsammans med IPC, Internationella paralympiska kommittén.
Research and development in para-alpine skiing and para-canoeing will contribute to long-term parasport development together with IPC, the International Paralympic Committee.
Ice hockey is an intermittent sport where high-intensity efforts are interspersed with passive recovery periods. These varied demands in exercise intensities are reflected in a player’s physiologic...
In all endurance sports, the choice of pacing strategy is an important component for optimal performance where time gains can be achieved if the speed is adapted to the terrain, wind resistance and...
How the use of a customised satellite navigation device can help in the analysis of micro-pacing strategies and performance in cross-country skiing
In all endurance sports, the choice of pacing strategy is an important component for optimal performance where time gains can be achieved if the speed is adapted to the terrain, wind resistance and...
Studies for more than a year inside and outside the biathlon arena in Östersund have now resulted in the release of novel sensor technology that is four times smaller than other systems with the sa...
In a recent study, more than half of elite female athletes reported that hormonal fluctuations during their menstrual cycle negatively affected their exercise training and performance capacity.
In two research articles published recently in the highly rated journal Frontiers in Physiology, Olympic skiers were studied during training and competition. These studies show that slalom skiers a...
In the near future the Swedish cross-country and alpine ski teams will be testing a new kind of smart patch. Mid Sweden University is part of a new European research project designed to develop sma...
From high-speed cameras to smart textiles – the Alpine elite use modern technology to refine their skiing technique. – We are working proactively with digitalization, says Tommy Eliasson, Alpine...
To become good a good biathlete you need endurance, excellent gross and fine motor skills, as well as mental strength.
For the first time in history a laboratory outside of the British Isles has been inspected and accredited by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, BASES. The Swedish Winter Sports...
Whether reading scientific articles on sports physiology or newspaper articles about sports, one is faced with information in terms of numbers and results. In the case of goals scored in a hockey...
Imagine watching a movie on a skier in the slope, and the same image rolls important measurement data about the skier. For example, the numbers may show if the pressure is on the front or the back ...
During the 2018-2019 season, the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre and the Swedish Ski Federation will be commencing a longitudinal project focusing on athlete monitoring whithin cross-country...
By means of advanced sensor tests, researchers can measure exactly where on a track a skier slows down or speeds up. This allows their performance to be analysed and training sessions adjusted. The...
Nutritional supplements can give you that extra little advantage, which is crucial in a race. But they can't replace proper training, a well-balanced diet, adequate sleep or rest.
