Performance‐determining factors in biathlon prone shooting without physical stress

Köykkä, Miika; Laaksonen, Marko S.; Ihalainen, Simo; Ruotsalainen, Keijo; Linnamo, Vesa

doi:10.1111/sms.14087

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“…Precision shooting is often the back-bone of all shooting training with the goal to improve technical factors for accuracy and speed of preparation [ 6 ]. Technical factors such as stability of hold, shooting accuracy, triggering [ 39 ], minimal body sway and rifle movement [ 40 , 41 ] are all associated with better shooting performance. However, shooting performance has been shown to decrease with elevated physical intensity.…”

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School’s out for summer–Differences in training characteristics between adolescent biathletes of different performance levels

Kårström,

Laaksonen,

Björklund

2023

PLoS ONE

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The purpose of this study was to retrospectively describe the longitudinal changes of training variables in adolescent biathletes based on performance level. Thirty biathletes (15 men and 15 women) were included in the study and categorized as either national level biathletes (NLB, n = 21) or national team biathletes (NTB, n = 9). Retrospective training data was collected from training diary covering the biathletes’ four years (Y1-Y4) as student-athletes at upper secondary school. Training data was divided into physical and shooting training variables. A linear mixed-effect model was used for comparing the difference of the performance group and year of upper secondary school on training characteristics. The NTB group achieved a greater annual training volume than the NLB group, especially during Y4 (594±71 h·y-1 vs 461±127 h·y-1, p < 0.001), through an increase in duration of each session and by completing more weekly training volume during the general phase (13.7±4.6 vs 10.0±4.9 h·w-1, p = 0.004). No difference was observed in relative training intensity distribution between the groups. The total number of shots fired was also greater for the NTB (9971±4716 vs 7355±2812 shots·y-1, p = 0.003). There was an equal frequency in illness and injury for both the NLB and NTB. Accordingly, the results of the present study describe longitudinal changes of biathlon training in adolescent biathletes that also may affect performance development.

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School’s out for summer–Differences in training characteristics between adolescent biathletes of different performance levels

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Björklund

2023

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“…This article uses an 8-week functional fitness training interventional trial. 4 Experiments were conducted from March to April 2020. This paper used the RPE subjective sensory scale and the Meto-exercise strength comparison table to monitor the training effect.…”

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Reflections of Functional Training on Shooters' Grip Stability

Chen

Yue

2023

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Introduction: Shooting is a technical sport demanding much control and accuracy from the athletes. Physical fitness is a critical factor for the sport's skill level, and it is believed that functional training can effectively improve the shooter's technical level, ensuring greater athlete stability. Objective: Analyze the results of functional abdominal core physical training on the grip stability of sport shooters. Methods: Random sampling was used to select 26 volunteer shooters as research pairs. An intervention trial was conducted for eight weeks of functional physical training with these athletes. The subjective perception scale of RPE and the exercise intensity comparison table were used for analysis. Muscle contraction data were measured at 3 s before target shooting. SPSS 19.0 software was used to statistically conduct a t-test on the data collected before and after the experiment. Results: There were significant differences in muscle stability and tolerance before and after physical training (P<0.01). The shooter's flexion stability before the test was not as good as during relaxation. The reduced sustained distance before and after physical training significantly improved the tolerance and stability of the abdominal core muscles. The average amplitude of the biceps electromyography was statistically significant compared to before the test (P<0.05). Conclusion: After eight weeks of functional physical training, the shooting stability of pistol shooters was significantly improved. The lack of physical training, especially in the core abdominal muscles, negatively affects the shooters' stability, limiting the quality of the sport. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

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“…Their glycolysis energy supply and speed endurance capacity are more substantial than other athletes. 5 Sports performance is also significantly better than other athletes. This indicates that glycolytic functional capacity and speed endurance capacity are essential factors affecting biathlon performance.…”

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The Differences Between Modern Modes of Biathlon Training at the Olympic Winter Games

Wang

2023

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Introduction The biathlon is a snow sport that combines cross-country skiing and shooting, originating in Scandinavia. It requires athletes to not only have the ability to glide quickly over long distances but also to have the ability to shoot quickly and accurately. There is little research on biathlon characteristics and analysis of influencing factors and training strategies in China. Objective This study analyzes modern biathlon athletes’ specific explosive power, endurance and training effects at the Winter Olympics. Methods Twenty biathlon athletes were selected as research volunteers. Physiological and biochemical indicators of the athletes were experimentally tested after training. Results There was a correlation between maximum speed and the height of the athletes’ double stand test (SD) (p < 0.05). The heavier athletes skied relatively faster. However, the excessive body fat rate is not conducive to maintaining high-intensity skiing in the long term. The athletes’ VO2max was closely related to their skiing performance and shot hit percentage (p < 0.05). Conclusion Maintaining gun ski training can positively improve the competitive level of world-class biathletes. The athlete's muscles have a solid ability to generate high mechanical power in a short time. It is beneficial to take advantage of a favorable position after the start of the competition. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

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Performance‐determining factors in biathlon prone shooting without physical stress

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

School’s out for summer–Differences in training characteristics between adolescent biathletes of different performance levels

School’s out for summer–Differences in training characteristics between adolescent biathletes of different performance levels

Reflections of Functional Training on Shooters' Grip Stability

The Differences Between Modern Modes of Biathlon Training at the Olympic Winter Games

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