Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gen Li, Weiliang Wu, Kai Zhen, Shiyan Zhang, Zhizhou Chen, Yuanyuan Lv, Xiao Hou, Laikang Yu
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of different drop jump training heights on lower limb explosive and change of direction performance in collegiate Sanda athletes. The findings showed that DJ60 group had the best performance in all tests, with significant improvements compared to pre-test. The results suggest that 6 weeks of drop jump training can enhance lower limb explosive and change of direction performance, with 60 cm being the optimal drop height.
Article
Sport Sciences
Juan Robles-Ruiz, Andres Baena-Raya, Pedro Jimenez-Reyes, Alberto Soriano-Maldonado, Manuel A. Rodriguez-Perez
Summary: This study found significant associations between horizontal force-velocity profile parameters and change of direction (COD) performance. Jump mechanical variables did not show any significant association with COD performance. Specifically, theoretical maximal force, maximal power output, and the peak ratio of the effective horizontal component were strongly associated with COD performance.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Bogalho, Ricardo Gomes, Rui Mendes, Goncalo Dias, Maria Antonio Castro
Summary: Muscle strength, power, balance, and speed play decisive roles in football performance. This study found that lower limb flexibility, specifically the hip flexors and knee extensor and flexor muscles, are correlated with vertical jump performance, balance, and speed in adult football players. Further research is needed to clarify the associations between these abilities.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Markus Vagle, Torstein Dalen-Lorentsen, Havard Moksnes, Joar Haroy, John Bjorneboe, Thor Einar Andersen
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the anthropometric and physical performance profiles of Norwegian premier league female football players. The physical qualities of 107 players were tested, including strength, power, sprint, and agility. The results showed that outfield players were faster and more agile than goalkeepers. Goalkeepers and central defenders were taller and heavier compared to other playing positions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hedi Allegue, Olfa Turki, Dustin J. Oranchuk, Aymen Khemiri, Rene Schwesig, Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly
Summary: Exploring resistance training methods is important for optimizing performance programs. This study compared the effects of combined isometric and plyometric training and contrast strength training on junior male handball players. The results showed that combined training had larger improvements in sprinting, change of direction, ball throwing velocity, jumping, and strength compared to contrast training. Coaches should consider incorporating a combination of isometric and plyometric exercises for in-season strength training.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Adam A. Burke, Brian M. Guthrie, Meghan Magee, Angela D. Miller, Margaret T. Jones
Summary: The purpose of this study was to reassess the strength, power, and change of direction (COD) abilities of collegiate American football athletes and examine the influence of sport position groups using path analysis with structural equation modeling. The results showed that strength not only explained COD ability but also enhanced the underlying qualities of relative force production in vertical jump performance. The relationships between strength, power, and COD differed depending on the positional group.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Matthew T. Wilson, Lewis J. Macgregor, Jackson Fyfe, Angus M. Hunter, D. Lee Hamilton, Iain J. Gallagher
Summary: This study used a Bayesian approach to examine the change in jump distance after different resistance training programs. The results showed that the hip thrust and back squat groups had a higher probability of achieving a change in jump distance above the smallest worthwhile change compared to the deadlift group. The Bayesian approach provides valuable inferential interpretation for small sample training studies with small effects.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Keisuke Shibata, Kazuki Takizawa, Kazunori Nosaka, Masao Mizuno
Summary: Increasing the duration of the eccentric phase during squat exercises did not result in greater training effects compared to a program with shorter eccentric phase duration and reaching momentary failure.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Junlei Lin, Jie Shen, Aiguo Zhou, Georgian Badicu, Wilhelm Robert Grosz
Summary: This review aimed to investigate the associations between COD performance and asymmetries on horizontal jumping, vertical jumping, and strength. The results showed that vertical jump height asymmetries were significantly associated with COD performance, while the associations between COD performance and horizontal jump distance asymmetries and strength asymmetries were weaker. Further research is needed to determine whether there is a minimum threshold of horizontal jump asymmetries that would affect COD performance.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joel M. Garrett, Cedric Leduc, Zeki Akyildiz, Daniel J. van den Hoek, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Mehmet Yildiz, Hadi Nobari
Summary: This study investigated the effects of three typical football training sessions on neuromuscular responses and examined the reliability of peak speed (PS) measured during a submaximal running test (SRT) in identifying neuromuscular fatigue (NMF) status. The results showed a significant decrease in all variables after the training sessions. The external load variables of each football session differed significantly. The study also demonstrated that PS can be a reliable measure for monitoring NMF status.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Sofi Sonesson, Hanna Lindblom, Martin Hagglund
Summary: The study found moderate to strong correlations between agility, jump and sprint performance tests, while DVJ showed no correlations with other tests. Boys outperformed girls in all tests and TJA, with age differences seen in boys but not in girls.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Eduardo Abade, Nuno Silva, Ricardo Ferreira, Jorge Baptista, Bruno Goncalves, Sofia Osorio, Joao Viana
Summary: Adding vertical or horizontal force-vector exercises to in-season general strength training can significantly improve jumping and sprinting performance of youth football players. Back-squat and hip-thrust exercises show important transference effects to both jumping and sprinting abilities. This study highlights the importance of incorporating various force-vector exercises into training routines for enhancing physical performance in football.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mojtaba Asgari, Marcus Schmidt, Benedikt Terschluse, Maximilian Sueck, Thomas Jaitner
Summary: This study compares the acute effects of a soccer-specific warm-up (Football+) and the 11+ on motor performance. Overall, significant differences were observed for 20 m sprinting, Illinois agility, and dribbling speed. In females, significant differences were observed only for Illinois agility and dribbling speed, with Football+ showing superiority. In males, significant differences were found only for 20 m sprinting and Illinois agility, with Football+ having superiority. 11+ may not optimize acute performance and prepare players for high-intensity physical tasks as well as a well-structured warm-up.
Article
Physiology
Jernej Plesa, Ziga Kozinc, Nejc Sarabon
Summary: The association between bilateral deficit (BLD) and performance in countermovement jump (CMJ), change of direction (CoD), linear sprint, and approach jumping task was investigated. The results showed that there were several statistically significant correlations between BLD and 505 times, sprint times, CoD deficit, and approach jump. This suggests that BLD could be useful in determining the amount of unilateral training for volleyball players.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Konstantinos Sotiropoulos, Ilias Smilios, Karolina Barzouka, Marios Christou, Gregory Bogdanis, Helen Douda, Savvas P. Tokmakidis
Summary: This study compared the effects of drop jump training from different heights and weight training on vertical jump and maximum strength performance in female volleyball players. The results showed that using the optimal height or a moderately higher drop height by 25% for drop jump training, combined with weight training, was the most beneficial option to improve vertical jump and reactive strength index in female volleyball players.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Susana Povoas, Antonio Ascensao, Jose Magalhaes, Pedro Silva, Havard Wiig, Truls Raastad, Carlo Castagna, Helena Andersson
Summary: This study found that performing four consecutive football matches separated by 48-72 hours during a FIFA tournament did not significantly alter plasma stress markers, physical load, and technical performance in elite female football players. Players from low-rank teams played more time than high-rank players, and differences in technical performance actions were mainly explained by match time. Uric acid levels increased across matches, with a larger increase in high-rank players, while CRP levels also increased across matches. Only high-rank players showed a significant time effect for uric acid.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Carlo Castagna, Peter Krustrup, Susana Povoas
Summary: The study demonstrated the validity of using the HRratio method to estimate VO2max in male adult/middle-aged recreational football players, where the actual values were moderately lower than estimated values in untrained individuals, but not significantly different in trained individuals.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Carlo CASTAGNA, Alejo PEREZ LEGUIZAMON, Susana C. ARAUJO POVOAS
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the physical fitness of talented football referees over time using performance relevant field-tests. The results showed variations in performance across time and suggested the impact of training and competitions on physical fitness in refereeing. The study also found significant associations and interchangeability between sprint endurance tests in referees.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Juliano Fernandes da Silva, Anderson Santiago Teixeira, Jolmerson de Carvalho, Paulo Do Nascimento Salvador, Carlo Castagna, Arthur Pereira Ventura, Jose Francisco de Sousa Neto Segundo, Luiz Guilherme Antonacci Guglielmo, Ricardo Dantas de Lucas
Summary: This study aimed to examine the differences in physical match activities and heart rate responses experienced by Brazilian field referees and assistant referees during official matches from different championships. The findings revealed that referees and assistant referees in Serie A and Serie B had higher intensity activities and covered greater distances compared to Regional championships. Additionally, there were variations in the distances covered and heart rate responses during half-matches. Overall, the study highlights the importance of specific preparation for referees and assistant referees in Regional championships to meet the higher physical demands at higher competition levels.
SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN FOOTBALL
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Lorenzo Francini, Carlo Castagna, Andrea Bosio, Darragh Connolly, Massimo Induni, Ferdinando Cereda, Ermanno Rampinini
Summary: This study aimed to explore the associations between neuromuscular field tests, match physical activity levels, and biological maturation in youth football players. The results showed small-to-moderate associations between field tests and match activities, especially when RPE>5. These findings provide further evidence for monitoring the training effect in young football players.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Ivone Carneiro, Peter Krustrup, Carlo Castagna, Magni Mohr, Jose Magalhaes, Rita Pereira, Rute Santos, Sandra Martins, Joao Tiago Guimaraes, Eduardo Coelho, Susana Povoas
Summary: This study aimed to examine the dose-response of a recreational team handball exercise-based programme on cardiometabolic health and physical fitness in inactive middle-aged-to-elderly males without TH experience. The results showed that performing three 60-minute team handball exercise sessions per week can improve aerobic performance in middle-aged-to-elderly men, and it is more effective than training with a lower weekly frequency.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Rita Pereira, Peter Krustrup, Carlo Castagna, Eduardo Coelho, Eva Wulff Helge, Niklas Rye Jorgensen, Carolina Vila-Cha, Sandra Martins, Joao Tiago Guimaraes, Jose Magalhaes, Susana Povoas
Summary: A multicomponent exercise training protocol (recreational team handball training) has long-term positive effects on global health status in inactive postmenopausal women. After 36 weeks of training, participants in the exercise group showed improvements in cardiovascular, bone, metabolic health, body composition, and physical fitness markers.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Andrea Riboli, Carlo Castagna
Summary: This study compared the locomotor demands of different training drills and the official match peak. It found that certain training drills, such as individual positional drills, super-SSGs, SSGs with rules modifications, and running drills, had similar or higher locomotor demands compared to the official match. On the other hand, technical-tactical drills and SSGs showed lower locomotor demands than the official match.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Fabrizio Perroni, Carlo Castagna, Stefano Amatori, Erica Gobbi, Mario Vetrano, Vincenzo Visco, Laura Guidetti, Carlo Baldari, Marco Bruno Luigi Rocchi, Davide Sisti
Summary: This study used exploratory factor analysis to assess the fitness performance of youth football players. The results showed that physical performance, training status, and anthropometric characteristics are important factors in evaluating youth football players.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Susana Povoas, Peter Krustrup, Carlo Castagna
Summary: The criterion validity and sensitivity of heart-rate recovery (HRRec) in profiling cardiorespiratory fitness were examined in male recreational football players. The results showed that HRRec is not a reliable indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness and training status in this population.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seifeddine Brini, Daniel Boullosa, Julio Calleja-Gonzalez, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Hadi Nobari, Carlo Castagna, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Luca Paolo Ardigo
Summary: Multidirectional jumping and repeated sprint ability are crucial factors in basketball performance. This study aimed to investigate the effects of basketball-specific combined training programs compared to plyometric training on neuromuscular performance and body balance adaptations. The results showed that the combined drop jump and multidirectional repeated sprint training program led to significant improvements in neuromuscular performance, body balance, and change of direction ability in professional basketball players.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ivone Carneiro, Peter Krustrup, Carlo Castagna, Rita Pereira, Susana Povoas
Summary: This study examined the physical and physiological demands and perceived experience of recreational team handball for middle-aged/elderly men and women, comparing same- vs. mixed-gender 6v6 game formats. The results showed that mixed-gender matches are more demanding for women in terms of heart rate and physical exertion, while same-gender matches require higher cardiovascular and activity profile demands for men. However, team handball is a high-intensity and motivating exercise mode for both genders, regardless of the gender game format.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Malte Nejst Larsen, Alessia Terracciano, Trine Kjeldgaard Moller, Charlotte Sandager Aggestrup, Pasqualina Buono, Peter Krustrup, Carlo Castagna
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the 11 for Health programme on musculoskeletal fitness. The results showed that after participating in an 11-week football training sessions, the intervention group had significantly increased leg bone density and lean body mass, as well as decreased body fat percentage. In addition, their performance in the balance test also improved. In conclusion, the 11 for Health programme can improve musculoskeletal fitness in 10-12-year-old Danish school children.
Article
Sport Sciences
Ivone Carneiro, Peter Krustrup, Carlo Castagna, Rita Pereira, Niklas Rye Jorgensen, Eduardo Coelho, Susana Povoas
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the effects of different weekly exercise volumes on the bone health, body composition, and physical fitness of inactive middle-to-older-aged males. The results showed that the intervention groups that performed 2-3 weekly training sessions had the greatest improvements in bone health, body composition, and physical fitness.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ivone Carneiro, Peter Krustrup, Carlo Castagna, Rita Pereira, Eduardo Coelho, Susana Povoas
Summary: This study examined the physical and physiological demands, activity profile, and fun levels of recreational team handball in men over 60 years old with no previous experience in the sport. The results showed that recreational team handball is a high-intensity and motivating exercise mode for middle-aged and older men, regardless of the game format. However, higher demands were observed in 5v5 and 6v6 game formats.
