Resumen
This 2024 study analyzed 21 world-class flatwater canoeists from the Spanish and Portuguese national teams to identify physical markers that distinguish sex and performance levels. While male and female canoeists share similar muscle contractile properties and flexibility, males exhibit significantly higher absolute strength and canoe-specific power. International medalists were distinguished by their explosiveness and sustained power output during sport-specific movements.
El entrenamiento para canoístas de élite debe centrarse en la tasa de desarrollo de fuerza y la potencia específica del deporte. Se recomienda la Dinamometría Electromecánica Funcional (FEMD) para crear perfiles de rendimiento precisos para atletas de alto nivel.