Importance of stress tests for top cross country skiers

Topic: The importace of stress tests for cross- country skiing Aim: The aim of this bachelor thesis is to determine the use of stress tests for cross-country skiing. Another aim is to determine the content and basic knowledge about stress tests. Under which conditions are the stress test proceede and what are the specifics for cross-country skiing. Methods: In my thesis I analyzed the publications and compared the views of experts, who are dealing with the isme of cross- country skiing and stress tests. Results: I have found that the stress test are very important part of each summer training for the best skiers. It is because, they can controle and check how well are the skiers trained and they can figure out the functional parameters. Key words: Stress tests, cross- country skier, load, performance, laboratory conditio