Effects of 7-week Resistance Training on Handcycle Performance in Able-bodied Males.

The effect of an upper body resistance training program on maximal and submaximal handcycling performance in able-bodied males was explored. Eighteen able-bodied men were randomly assigned to a training group (TG: n=10) and a control group (CG: n=8). TG received 7 weeks of upper body resistance training (60% of 1 repetition maximum (1RM), 3×10 repetitions, 6 exercise stations, 2 times per week).

Biomechanics in Paralympics: Implications for Performance.

Purpose: To provide an overview of biomechanical studies in Paralympic research and their relevance for performance in Paralympic sports.

Methods: The search terms paralympic biomechanics, paralympic sport performance, paralympic athlete performance, and paralympic athlete were entered into the electronic database PubMed.

Results: Thirty-four studies were found.