Prediction model of influence of force on land and performance in fin swimming: A pilot study

Abstract

e purpose of this research is the determination of a prediction model that could predict 50m and 100m n swimming results on surface. e sample of this research consisted of 9 n swimmers of competitive level. All participants swam 50 and 100 meters on the water surface with monoon and a snorkel with maximum intensity. In two next sessions, force of the leg extensors and ankle extensors were measured in the workout gym with a dynamometer. e results of this study concluded in a potential statistical signiicance of regression analysis for 50m n swimming with snorkel on the surface of the water. Relative force values of ankle and leg extensors are better predictors of 50m n swimming. No similar results were found for 100m n swimming. ese ndings probably suggest that in shorter distance of 50m n swimming, force variables of extensor muscles play a greater role in comparison to longer distance of 100m n swimming. e measurement of force of legs in n swimming is of particular interest because legs are mostly responsible for the propulsion in n swimming and should further be studied with other force protocols, diierent exercises and larger sample.