The effects of 4 months handbike training under free-living conditions on physical fitness and health outcomes
Journal Title: Journal of Science and Cycling - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Purpose Handcycling has become a popular mode of propulsion to engage in a physically active lifestyle for wheelchair-bound individuals. Recognizing the encouraging effect of challenging events to initiate training, the HandbikeBattle (HBB) event was created in 2013. During this event, former patients of 9 Dutch rehabilitation centers complete a 20.2 km mountain time trial with 863 meters elevation gain in a handbike (Fig. 1). The purpose of this study was to reveal the effects on physical fitness and health outcomes of 4 months handbike training under free- living conditions in preparation for this event.
Authors and Affiliations
Sven P. Hoekstra| University of Groningen, University Medical Center, Center for Human Movement Sciences, Groningen, BA, Linda J. M. Valent| Heliomare Rehabilitation Centre, Wijk aan Zee, D. Gobets, Sonja de Groot| University of Groningen, University Medical Center, Center for Human Movement Sciences, Groningen.Center for Rehabilitation, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Sonja de Groot| University of Groningen, University Medical Center, Center for Human Movement Sciences, Groningen.Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Center, Reade, Amsterdam
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