scholarly journals The association between competitor level and the physical preparation practices of amateur boxers

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257907
Author(s):  
Mitchell James Finlay ◽  
Richard Michael Page ◽  
Matt Greig ◽  
Craig Alan Bridge
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Fitness Testing ◽  
Power Training ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Elite Level ◽  
Amateur Boxing ◽  
Main Barrier ◽  
Physical Preparation

Physical training, testing, and monitoring are three key constitutes of athlete physical performance; however, there is a currently a lack of information on the prevalence of such methods in amateur boxing. This study aimed to explore the physical preparation practices of senior elite (SEB) and senior development (SDB) amateur boxers, and to determine whether these practices were discriminated by competitor level. One hundred and one amateur boxers (SEB n = 59, SDB n = 42) were surveyed on their understanding, perceptions and application of physical training, monitoring, and testing practices. SEB were associated with strength/power training (SEB 78%, SDB 50%, P = 0.005), monitor of training intensities (SEB 68%, SDB 40%, P = 0.006), and performing regular fitness testing (SEB 76%, SDB 50%, P = 0.006), compared to SDB. Likewise, SEB were twice as likely (56%) to have their physical preparation managed by a strength and conditioning (S&C) coach or sport scientist, compared to SDB (26%; P = 0.005). For the first time, these data demonstrate the extent to which competitor level is associated with preparatory practices in amateur boxing. Cost was identified as the main barrier in implementing several forms of scientific support in SDB. These data serve as a framework to enhance preparatory practices across different competitor levels in amateur boxing. This might include boxer and coach education on the benefits to a more scientific approach, and the use of cost-effective methods to develop, monitor and assess amateur boxers physical performance. This may be of particular importance where boxers are not funded, such as the SDB in the current study. However, this work may also be used to emphasise the importance of strength/power training, physical fitness testing and monitoring at the elite level of amateur boxing.

scholarly journals Microalgal Hydrogen Production in Relation to Other Biomass-Based Technologies—A Review

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 6025
Author(s):  
Marcin Dębowski ◽  
Magda Dudek ◽  
Marcin Zieliński ◽  
Anna Nowicka ◽  
Joanna Kazimierowicz
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Water Electrolysis ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
Main Barrier ◽  
Biological Methods ◽  
And Storage

Hydrogen is an environmentally friendly biofuel which, if widely used, could reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions. The main barrier to the widespread use of hydrogen for power generation is the lack of technologically feasible and—more importantly—cost-effective methods of production and storage. So far, hydrogen has been produced using thermochemical methods (such as gasification, pyrolysis or water electrolysis) and biological methods (most of which involve anaerobic digestion and photofermentation), with conventional fuels, waste or dedicated crop biomass used as a feedstock. Microalgae possess very high photosynthetic efficiency, can rapidly build biomass, and possess other beneficial properties, which is why they are considered to be one of the strongest contenders among biohydrogen production technologies. This review gives an account of present knowledge on microalgal hydrogen production and compares it with the other available biofuel production technologies.

scholarly journals Effect of Tabata Methods as Interval Training Variant on Physical Performance of Pedagogical University Students

2015 ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
С. А. Пашкевич ◽  
Н. І. Бондаренко ◽  
Г. Л. Нікуліна
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Initial Period ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Output Characteristics

The objective of the research is to develop, substantiate and evaluate the effectiveness of interval training methods during physical training of students of higher educational institutions pursuant to changes in physical performance.Methods.  The reference group (RG) consisted of 20 students (5 male and 15 female), the test group (TG) — 26 (5 male and 19 female). The RG students did fitness during their physical training classes at the university, while the TG students, besides the same program, did Tabata training in class and independently on their own at three levels of intensity four times a week for four weeks.We evaluated the effectiveness by the changes in students’ physical performance. We used χ2 tests (binary variables) to compare the output characteristics in the groups, t–tests (continuous variables) and Mann-Whitney test to compare the distribution of ordinal variables, and Wilcoxon test (related samples).Results. During the month of the forming experiment being conducted, the TG students’ physical performance showed the increase of + 38.9% and was reliably different from the results of the initial period (p < 0.05). The anthropometric indicators did not significantly change in their dynamics, nor was there any difference between the comparison groups.The evaluation of the effectiveness of interval training by the Tabata methods pursuant to the dynamics of the students’ physical performance allowed to objectively prove the positive effect that additional independent training of students has when implemented.

A Framework for the Physical Development of Elite Rugby Union Players

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant M. Duthie
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Rugby Union ◽  
Performance Models ◽  
Elite Player ◽  
Physical Preparation

Increased professionalism in rugby has resulted in national unions developing high-performance models for elite player development, of which physical preparation is an important component, to ensure success in future years. This article presents a 5-step framework for the physical preparation of elite players in a development program. Competition movement patterns and the physical profiles of elite players are used as the basis of the framework and reinforce the repeated high-intensity nature of Rugby Union. Physical profiling highlights a player’s strengths and weaknesses in the areas of strength, speed, endurance, and body composition. These qualities need to be managed with an understanding of their interaction. This framework should be implemented within the yearly plan to ensure that benefits are maximized from the training undertaken. The success of the framework in developing elite players’ progression can be evaluated using standardized physical, performance, and competency tests.

Physical Preparation for Elite-Level Squash Players

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-62
Author(s):  
Neil Gibson ◽  
Paul Bell ◽  
Alan Clyne ◽  
Greg Lobban ◽  
Lisa Aitken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elite Level ◽  
Physical Preparation

scholarly journals Comparative Effects of Light or Heavy Resistance Power Training for Improving Lower Extremity Power and Physical Performance in Mobility-Limited Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 374-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kieran F. Reid ◽  
Kimberly I. Martin ◽  
Gheorghe Doros ◽  
David J. Clark ◽  
Cynthia Hau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Power Training

scholarly journals Factors of success. Attitude differences of one Hungarian and one Serbian team’s youth handball players

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-116
Author(s):  
Róbert Paic ◽  
Gyöngyvér Prisztóka ◽  
Attila Kajos
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Head Coach ◽  
International Level ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Training ◽  
Factors Of Success

Results of the Hungarian and the Serbian handball teams are similar on the international level (IHF rankings: Serbia 4. Hungary 5. IHF-10.03.2012.), however the general supposition is that the Serbian handball players are more successful and more acknowledged. This is confirmed by numerous Serbian internationals that play at high level in Hungary and other European countries and the results of the youth national teams. In this article we were searching for the influential factors behind the success of the Serbian team. While there are no considerable differences in physical performance and anthropometric parameters so we assume the main differences are in their relation and stance to coach and to training. In our study we support an explanation for the reasons of the differences in the results between two nations youth handball players with an analysis of the attitude to the head coach and players relation to work and physical training. Our sample was chosen from one Serbian (Crvenka) and one Hungarian (Komló) youth team. The measurement was completed with a standard survey according to Hagger et al. (2007) Passes questionnaire. The results show that the Serbian youth players have better relations with their head coach and have better stance for work and training, which might be an explanation for their better success.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation among physiotherapists in Lebanon

2022 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Farah ◽  
Wim Groot ◽  
Milena Pavlova
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Pulmonary Diseases ◽  
Public System ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Main Barrier ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Insufficient physical activity is one of the leading mortality risks worldwide for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Physiotherapists (PT) are core healthcare professionals who play a major role in the prevention of disease complications and in inspiring a healthy lifestyle. To identify challenges in the promotion of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CR) in Lebanon, a survey was conducted among PT and physiotherapy students. The aim was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of CR in Lebanon. Results The response rate was 46.1% (N = 322). Results show that 24.5% of respondents have good to excellent knowledge about CR. More than 60% of the respondents indicate possible barriers to starting a CR program, and one of two respondents identify the absence of skills as a main barrier. Findings highlight the importance of the role of PT as a mediator to increase a healthy lifestyle among patients and to promote the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and pulmonary diseases in the country. Conclusions and recommendations Our results support the evidence and clinical guidelines that PT play a major role by increasing the participation of patients in CR. A cost-effective CR program needs to be covered by the private and public system in Lebanon.

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