Energetics of swimming: a historical perspective
The energy cost to swim a unit distance (C sw) is given by the ratio ̇ E/v where ̇ E is the
net metabolic power and v is the swimming speed. The contribution of the aerobic and …
net metabolic power and v is the swimming speed. The contribution of the aerobic and …
Energetics of swimming at maximal speeds in humans
The energy cost per unit of distance (C s, kilojoules per metre) of the front-crawl, back, breast
and butterfly strokes was assessed in 20 elite swimmers. At sub-maximal speeds (v), C s …
and butterfly strokes was assessed in 20 elite swimmers. At sub-maximal speeds (v), C s …
Numerical and experimental methods used to evaluate active drag in swimming: a systematic narrative review
TJ Lopes, JE Morais, MP Pinto, DA Marinho - Frontiers in Physiology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: In swimming, it is necessary to understand and identify the main factors that are
important to reduce active drag and, consequently, improve the performance of swimmers …
important to reduce active drag and, consequently, improve the performance of swimmers …
[PDF][PDF] Effect of swim suit design on passive drag
JC Mollendorf, II ALBERT C TERMIN… - Medicine & Science in …, 2004 - Citeseer
ABSTRACT MOLLENDORF, JC, AC TERMIN II, E. OPPENHEIM, and DR PENDERGAST.
Effect of Swim Suit Design on Passive Drag. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 36, No. 6, pp. 1029 …
Effect of Swim Suit Design on Passive Drag. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 36, No. 6, pp. 1029 …
[PDF][PDF] The influence of drag on human locomotion in water
Pendergast D, Mollendorf J, Zamparo P, Termin A, Bushnell D, Paschke D. The influence of
drag on human locomotion in water. Undersea Hyperb Med 2005; 32 (1): 45-57. Propulsion …
drag on human locomotion in water. Undersea Hyperb Med 2005; 32 (1): 45-57. Propulsion …
Energy cost of front-crawl swimming at supra-maximal speeds and underwater torque in young swimmers
The energy cost of front-crawl swimming (C s, kJ· m− 1) at maximal voluntary speeds over
distances of 50, 100, 200 and 400 m, and the underwater torque (T′) were assessed in …
distances of 50, 100, 200 and 400 m, and the underwater torque (T′) were assessed in …
Rotational effect of buoyancy in frontcrawl: Does it really cause the legs to sink?
T Yanai - Journal of Biomechanics, 2001 - Elsevier
The purposes of this study were to quantify the rotational effect of buoyant force (buoyant
torque) during the performance of front crawl and to reexamine the mechanics of horizontal …
torque) during the performance of front crawl and to reexamine the mechanics of horizontal …
Effect of different intensities of active recovery on sprint swimming performance
Active recovery reduces blood lactate concentration faster than passive recovery and, when
the proper intensity is applied, a positive effect on performance is expected. The purpose of …
the proper intensity is applied, a positive effect on performance is expected. The purpose of …
Factors affecting swimming economy in children and adults
PL Kjendlie, F Ingjer, RK Stallman… - European journal of …, 2004 - Springer
The aim of this study was to examine the influence of several explanatory factors:
anthropometry, buoyancy, passive underwater torque, drag and swimming technique on the …
anthropometry, buoyancy, passive underwater torque, drag and swimming technique on the …
Determinants of the energy cost of front-crawl swimming in children
B Poujade, C Hautier, A Rouard - European journal of applied physiology, 2002 - Springer
The aim of the present study was to define the determinants of the energy cost of swimming
(Cs) in children. Eleven healthy children mean (SD) age: 12.42 (0.53) years who practised …
(Cs) in children. Eleven healthy children mean (SD) age: 12.42 (0.53) years who practised …