Development of Canoe Equipments for Strength Training in Rowing Tank

Abstract:

To overcome the limits in current strength training equipment for canoeing in rowing tanks, we design a new system which can make the hull rock back and forth or side to side. As a result the canoeist needs to adjust his/her center of gravity constantly to make effective strokes. Thus the system can simulate the real situation of this sport in waters. Meanwhile, through applying adjustable gravity load resistance source, the weakness of land strength training can be overcome and training in both strength and dexterity can be conducted simultaneously, so as to improve the intensity and efficiency of canoe strength training. Furthermore, a testing and assessment subsystem is developed. This system is simple and easy to use, allowing not only monitoring of exercise, but also monitoring and assesment of athletes’ intensity and efficiency of strength training.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 680)
• Pages: 435-439
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.680.435
• Online since: April 2013
• Authors: Ge Xiao, Wei Tao Zheng
• Keywords: Assessment, CANoe, Rowing Tank, Strength Training, Testing

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