Factors affecting cadence choice during submaximal cycling and cadence influence on performance

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 3-17

  Hansen, Ernst A ^a   Smith, Gerald ^a  

^a NORWEGIAN SCHOOL OF SPORT SCIENCES   (Norway)

Author keywords

Pedal rate; Pedaling; Rhythmic motor behavior

Indexed keywords

EID: 63049115464     PISSN: 15550265     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.4.1.3     Document Type: Short Survey

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