EXERTION DURING UPHILL, LEVEL AND DOWNHILL WALKING WITH AND WITHOUT HIKING POLES

This study examined the effects of poles when walking on the rate of perceived exertion (RPE), physiological and kinematics parameters, and upon the mean ratio between locomotor and respiratory rhythms. Twelve healthy male and female volunteers, aged 22 to 49 years old, completed on a motorized trea...

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Main Authors: Stephane Perrey, Nicolas Fabre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2008-03-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol7/n1/5/v7n1-5text.php