A new device for estimating active drag in swimming at maximal velocity

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Ein neues Gerät zur Kalkulation des aktiven Widerstands beim Schwimmen mit maximaler Geschwindigkeit
Autor:Xin-Feng, Wang; Lian-Ze, Wang; Wei-Xing, Yan; De-Jian, Li; Xiong, Shen
Erschienen in:Journal of sports sciences
Veröffentlicht:25 (2007), 4, S. 375-379, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0264-0414, 1466-447X
DOI:10.1080/02640410600812021
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Erfassungsnummer:PU201312008679
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Abstract des Autors

A new device was designed to measure the active drag during maximal velocity swimming based on the assumption of equal useful power output in two cases: with and without a small additional drag. A gliding block was used to provide an adjustable drag, which was attached to the swimmer and measured by a force transducer. Six swimmers of national standard (3 males, 3 females) participated in the test. For the males, the mean active drag ranged from 48.57 to 105.88 N in the front crawl and from 54.14 to 76.37 N in the breaststroke. For the females, the mean active drag ranged from 36.31 to 50.27 N in the front crawl and from 36.25 to 77.01 N in the breaststroke. During testing, the swimmer's natural stroke and kick were not disturbed. We conclude that the device provides a useful method for measuring and studying active drag. Verf.-Referat