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The power of drafting in cross-country skiing: Science and tactics
Anyone who has participated in a mass-start ski race knows that drafting helps. Leading the pack is usually not advisable as it drains energy and strength. But how beneficial is drafting in races?08.01.2025
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Amanda Saari: “Tactical awareness needs improvement”
Amanda Saari, a member of the B Finnish national team, has started her season strong, especially in sprint events. Her most recent achievement was a victory in the traditional sprint at the Lillehammer Scandinavian Cup.
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“There’s a reason vomiting happens more after ski races these days”
A so-called “miracle powder” promises to enhance performance by 1–2%, but it comes with side effects. Is the supplement that’s become the talk of the season just hype, or is it a game-changer?
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Learn to train smart: How to avoid training stagnation
Many athletes rely on training programs designed by their coaches. Others turn to smartwatches, while some learn through trial and error, which can take years to figure out effective training methods. To train smartly, it's crucial to distinguish between different training intensities.
16.12.2024 -
Team Edux’s tips for long-distance skiers’ strength training
Team Edux is a Finnish long-distance skiing team, whose activities ProXCskiing.com has followed over the summer. Now, you can learn about the team’s strength training.
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VO2max – Who has the highest values in history?
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is one of the most well-known and fascinating measures in endurance sports. Cross-country skiers are known to have some of the highest values, but who holds the highest recorded VO2max? This article first explains what VO2max means and then highlights a few endurance athletes from the past whose recorded values are believed to be among the highest in the world.
07.12.2024 -
Drafting in skiing demystified
In competitive skiing, strategy can often determine the outcome of a race, particularly in a mass start. Pro Team athlete Fabián Štoček draws on extensive research from cycling, running, and skiing to highlight how drafting helps you to win or lose a ski race.
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Interval Training or Endurance Training – Which works better?
On Proxcskiing.com, you can read about different training methods and explore various exercises. There have also been articles on various high-intensity and interval training. This article revisits the topic and discusses whether intense speed workouts work best for some as steady-state training or as intervals, and what type of intervals skiers should do. We asked Ville Vesterinen, a sports physiologist at the Finnish Institute of Competitive and Elite Sports, for his insight on this topic.
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How to train properly: Understand training intensities
Some athletes have a coach who writes their training plans and guides their preparation. Others rely on their smartwatch, while some acquire knowledge through trial and error, often taking years to figure out how to train effectively. To manage your training, it's crucial to differentiate between the various training intensities.
30.11.2024
