Nickel Plate Nordic Centre Ski Podcast

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Introducing the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre Podcast! Your go-to source for all things cross-country skiing, whether you're hitting the trails for fitness, family fun, or finding a moment of calm in the great outdoors. Join us as we dive into everything from training tips and gear guides to the mental and physical health benefits of skiing. With expert insights, inspiring stories, and a dash of mountain magic, we're here to help you make the most of your time on the snow—whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.

Episodes

  1. 11/04/2025

    14 - A Scientific Perspective on Reducing Ski-Snow Friction

    The document provides a scientific perspective on how to reduce ski-snow friction to enhance performance in Olympic sports involving narrow skis, such as cross-country skiing, biathlon, and Nordic combined. It emphasizes that resistive forces, […]

    12 min

  2. 10/22/2025

    Low-Load High Volume vs High-Load Low Volume Resistance Exercise

    This study challenged the long-held belief that only heavy weights build muscle by comparing different resistance training protocols. Researchers found that young men who lifted light weights to the point of muscular failure experienced […]

    17 min

  3. 03/18/2025

    12 – Uphill Exercise Boosts Brain Lactate and BDNF for Memory

    This research article investigated the impact of low-speed uphill exercise on lactate levels and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in rat brain regions crucial for memory and learning, specifically the cortex […]

    14 min

  4. 01/20/2025

    11 – Upper Limb Isokinetic Muscle Strength Predicts the Performance in Cross-Country Sit-Skiing

    This research study investigated the relationship between upper limb isokinetic muscle strength and performance in cross-country sit-skiing. Researchers measured the isokinetic strength of shoulder and elbow extensors in female participants, […]

    16 min

  5. 12/27/2024

    10 – Aerobic Exercise and Weight Loss in Adults

    This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the dose-response relationship between aerobic exercise and adiposity measures in overweight or obese adults. Researchers analyzed data from 116 randomized controlled trials, finding that […]

    23 min

  6. 12/19/2024

    09 – The influence of race tactics for performance in the heats of an international sprint cross-country skiing competition

    This research article investigates the influence of race tactics on performance in the heats of an international sprint cross-country skiing competition. The study examines data from 30 elite male skiers […]

    13 min

  7. 12/10/2024

    08 – Added Sugar and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

    This study investigated the relationship between added sugar intake and the incidence of seven cardiovascular diseases in over 69,000 Swedish adults. Researchers used data from two large cohorts, analyzing dietary […]

    11 min

  8. 11/27/2024

    007 – Auf Schneeschuhen durch Grönland

    This German-language eBook is the first volume of Fridtjof Nansen’s account of his 1888 cross-country ski expedition across Greenland. The text details the meticulous planning and preparation, including equipment descriptions […]

    14 min

  9. 11/20/2024

    006 – Track Attack Games for Young Skiers

    This resource is a coaching manual for teaching cross-country skiing techniques to young skiers. It outlines drills and games designed to help children develop their skills, with a focus on […]

    26 min

  10. 11/15/2024

    005 – Technique and maximal skiing speed for youth cross-country skiing performance

    This research paper explores the relationship between short-duration cross-country skiing tests and overall performance in young skiers. The authors investigated whether specific on-snow tests, such as maximal skiing speed, could […]

    18 min
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Introducing the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre Podcast! Your go-to source for all things cross-country skiing, whether you're hitting the trails for fitness, family fun, or finding a moment of calm in the great outdoors. Join us as we dive into everything from training tips and gear guides to the mental and physical health benefits of skiing. With expert insights, inspiring stories, and a dash of mountain magic, we're here to help you make the most of your time on the snow—whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.

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