Fitness Components for Rogaining
In addition to the high level of skill required to compete in rogaining, to be successful you need, among other things, good endurance and skill! However, which of these are more important? Below is a discussion about the fitness requirements for rogaining, which can help with developing training programs for this sport, and for interpreting fitness testing results and determining the relative strengths and weaknesses of a competitor.
You Need Endurance
We have a poll about the component of fitness most important for success in rogaining. Out of the options of Body Size and Composition, Muscle Strength, Muscular Endurance, Power, Speed / Quickness, Agility, Flexibility, Balance and Coordination, and Cardiovascular Endurance, the factor which is considered most important by the readers of this site is Cardiovascular Endurance (though there is limited votes at this time). You can add your vote too, and see the latest results.
You Need Analytic & Tactical Ability Most of All
In a similar poll, we have asked people to rate the 12 factors of success for sports. Visitors to this site have rated each of these factors for the sport of rogaining, and the most important according to them are: Analytic & Tactical Ability combined Aerobic Endurance. You can also add your ratings of Which Factors Make Successful Rogainers, and see the latest results.
good map reading is essntialMost Important Factors for Success in Order of Importance (data from 2018)
4.8 Analytic & Tactical Ability
4.5 Aerobic Endurance
4.3 Motivation & Self Confidence
4.0 Skill and Technique
3.3 Coping with Pressure Situations
2.8 Speed / Quickness
2.4 Agility
2.4 Reaction Time
2.3 Strength & Power
2.0 Balance & Coordination
1.8 Flexibility
1.8 Body Size and Composition
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