The Relationship Between Short- and Long-Distance Swimming Performance and Repeated Sprint Ability

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 3426-3431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoav Meckel ◽  
David J. Bishop ◽  
Moran Rabinovich ◽  
Leonid Kaufman ◽  
Dan Nemet ◽  
...  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 3076-3079
Author(s):  
Ayşegül Yapici Öksüzoğlu ◽  
Engin Güneş Atabaş

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between short distance swimming performance and repeated sprint ability in swimmers. 12 male swimmers between the ages of 14-18 from Denizli Pamukkale University Swimming Sports Club Performance team voluntarily participated at this study. Freestyle swimming time of the subjects was measured by using Casio stopwatch. 10x15-m, 50-m and 100-m freestyle swimming degrees of swimmers were recorded. The ideal sprint time (IS), the total sprint time (TS) and the performance decrement (PD) were determined after repeated sprint test (RST). Lactate levels were recorded at the end of each test. The Borg scale was used to determine the perceived difficulty level. For the statistical analysis Pearson’s correlation was used to determine the correlations between 50- m and100-m freestyle swimming time and swimming times obtained at the end of RST (IS, TS, PD). Significant relationships were found between the 50-m and 100-m swimming performance (p<0.01). Significant correlations were found between the IS and the TS and the 50-m swim results (p<0.01) and also the 100-m swim results (p<0.05). Significant correlations were found between the 50-m lactate values and 100-m lactate values (p<0.05). Significant relationships were found between 10x15-m RST lactate values and 50-m lactate values (p<0.05). Moreover, strong relations were found between the 10x15-m RST lactate values and 100-m lactate values (p<0.01). In conclusion, this study has shown that repeated sprint ability as well as higher anaerobic capability as reflected by the short distance. Keywords: swimming, repeated sprint ability, short distance swimming performance


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2911-2914
Author(s):  
Ayşegül Yapici Öksüzoğlu ◽  
Engin Güneş Atabaş

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between short distance swimming performance and repeated sprint ability in swimmers. Methods: 12 male swimmers between the ages of 14-18 from Denizli Pamukkale University Swimming Sports Club Performance team voluntarily participated at this study. Freestyle swimming time of the subjects was measured by using Casio stopwatch. 10x15-m, 50-m and 100-m freestyle swimming degrees of swimmers were recorded. The ideal sprint time (IS), the total sprint time (TS) and the performance decrement (PD) were determined after repeated sprint test (RST). Lactate levels were recorded at the end of each test. The Borg scale was used to determine the perceived difficulty level. For the statistical analysis Pearson’s correlation was used to determine the correlations between 50- m and100-m freestyle swimming time and swimming times obtained at the end of RST (IS, TS, PD). Results: Significant relationships were found between the 50-m and 100-m swimming performance (p<0.01). Significant correlations were found between the IS and the TS and the 50-m swim results (p<0.01) and also the 100-m swim results (p<0.05). Significant correlations were found between the 50-m lactate values and 100-m lactate values (p<0.05). Significant relationships were found between 10x15-m RST lactate values and 50-m lactate values (p<0.05). Moreover, strong relations were found between the 10x15-m RST lactate values and 100-m lactate values (p<0.01). Conclusion: This study has shown that repeated sprint ability as well as higher anaerobic capability as reflected by the short distance. Keywords: swimming, repeated sprint ability, short distance swimming performance


Author(s):  
Nor Fazila Abd Malek ◽  
Nur Ikhwan Mohamad ◽  
Mohansundar Sankaravel2 ◽  
Sakinah Mohd Hassan

Repeated sprint ability (RSA) is typically used for speed-endurance and agility-endurance training and assessment. RSA is preferred as it mimics actual performance during competition. RSA test involves straight sprint and quick turning movements. Thus, the aim of this study is to determine the relationship between height and body weight measurements on RSA performance, as height and weight may influence the mechanical properties of it. Ten male rugby players (body weight 72.99 ± 14.29 kg, height 169 ± 5.55 cm) selected for Perak SUKMA 2018 team were assessed during centralized training ~9 months prior to their competition.  Body weight and height were measured using standard laboratory weight and height scales prior to the RSA test. RSA were hand-timed for 5 repetitions x 2 sets x 60 seconds rest in between repetitions x 5 minutes rest in-between set. The sprints were performed in the evenings, on grass surface with participants wearing full playing attire. Standardized pre-game warm-up and cooling down were performed. Data recorded was analyzed statistically using a t-test comparison for set one versus set two performances. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between anthropometric measures and the RSA test. RSA performance has a negative correlation with the athletes’ height (r= -0.233 set 1, r = -0.435 set 2) and body weight (r= -0.556 set 1, r= -0.629 set 2). RSA performance was significantly different between set 1 and set 2 (p=0.001), with set 1 performance better than set 2. Body height and body weight did not influence RSA performance. Athletes involved did not have adequate speed-agility-endurance needed. In practical, selecting athletes based on their body height and body weight with the assumption that taller and heavier athletes may perform better may not be suitable for this kind of sport. On the other hand, using RSA to test and develop the speed-agility-endurance ability for rugby players is suggested.  


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 880-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aitor Iturricastillo ◽  
Cristina Granados ◽  
Raúl Reina ◽  
José Manuel Sarabia ◽  
Ander Romarate ◽  
...  

Purpose: To analyze the relationship between mean propulsive velocity (MPV) of the bar and relative load (percentage of the 1-repetition maximum [%1RM]) in the bench-press (BP) exercise and to determine the relationship of power variables (ie, mean concentric power [MP], mean propulsive power [MPP], and peak power [PP]) in change-of-direction ability, linear sprint, and repeated-sprint ability. Methods: A total of 9 Spanish First Division wheelchair basketball players participated in the study. All participants performed an isoinertial BP test in free execution mode, a 505 change-of-direction ability test, linear sprint test (20 m), and repeated-sprint ability test. Results: A nearly perfect and inverse relationship was observed for the BP exercise between the %1RM and MPV (r = −.97, R2 = .945, P < .001). The maximum loads for MP, MPP, and PP were obtained between 48.1% and 59.4% of the 1RM. However, no significant correlations were observed between strength and wheelchair performance. Conclusions: Wheelchair basketball players with different functional impairments showed a nearly perfect and inverse relationship for the BP exercise between the %1RM and MPV; thus the MPV could be used to estimate the %1RM. This finding has important practical applications for velocity-based resistance training in that coaches would be able to prescribe and monitor training load. Conversely, the absence of association between BP performance and field tests might be due to other factors such as the wheelchair–user interface, trunk-muscle activity, or propulsion technique, apart from strength variables.


2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Machado Claus ◽  
Paulo Eduardo Redkva ◽  
Gabriel Mota Pinheiro Brisola ◽  
Elvis Sousa Malta ◽  
Rodrigo de Araujo Bonetti de Poli ◽  
...  

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of beta–alanine supplementation on specific tests for water polo. Fifteen young water polo players (16 ± 2 years) underwent a 200-m swimming performance, repeated-sprint ability test (RSA) with free throw (shooting), and 30-s maximal tethered eggbeater kicks. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups (placebo × beta-alanine) and supplemented with 6.4g∙day-1of beta-alanine or a placebo for six weeks. The mean and total RSA times, the magnitude based inference analysis showed a likely beneficial effect for beta-alanine supplementation (both). The ball velocity measured in the throwing performance after each sprint in the RSA presented a very like beneficial inference in the beta-alanine group for mean (96.4%) and percentage decrement of ball velocity (92.5%, likely beneficial). Furthermore, the percentage change for mean ball velocity was different between groups (beta-alanine=+2.5% and placebo=-3.5%; p = .034). In the 30-s maximal tethered eggbeater kicks the placebo group presented decreased peak force, mean force, and fatigue index, while the beta-alanine group maintained performance in mean force (44.1%, possibly beneficial), only presenting decreases in peak force. The 200-m swimming performance showed a possibly beneficial effect (68.7%). Six weeks of beta-alanine supplementation was effective for improving ball velocity shooting in the RSA, maintaining performance in the 30-s test, and providing possibly beneficial effects in the 200-m swimming performance.


2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (7S) ◽  
pp. 386-386
Author(s):  
Philippe Roy ◽  
Stéphanie Bergeron ◽  
Gerald Parent ◽  
Colombe Bélaise ◽  
Mathieu Andrieux ◽  
...  

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 245-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filipe Sousa ◽  
Ivan dos Reis ◽  
Luiz Ribeiro ◽  
Luiz Martins ◽  
Claudio Gobatto

Abstract Repeated sprint ability has been widely studied by researchers, however, analysis of the relationship between most kinetic variables and the effect of fatigue is still an ongoing process. To search for the best biomechanical parameter to evaluate repeated sprint ability, several kinetic variables were measured in a tethered field running test and compared regarding their sensitivity to fatigue and correlation with time trials in a free running condition. Nine male sprint runners (best average times: 100 m = 10.45 ± 0.07 s; 200 m = 21.36 ± 0.17 s; 400 m = 47.35 ± 1.09 s) completed two test sessions on a synthetic track. Each session consisted of six 35 m sprints interspersed by 10 s rest under tethered field running or free running conditions. Force, power, work, an impulse and a rate of force development were all directly measured using the sensors of a new tethered running apparatus, and a one-way ANOVA with Scheffé post-hoc test used to verify differences between sprints (p < 0.05). Pearson product-moment correlation measured the relationship between mechanical variables and free running performance. A total impulse, the rate of force development and maximum force did not show significant differences for most sprints. These three variables presented low to moderate correlations with free running performance (r between 0.01 and -0.35). Maximum and mean power presented the strongest correlations with free running performance (r = -0.71 and -0.76, respectively; p < 0.001), followed by mean force (r = -0.61; p < 0.001) and total work (r = -0.50; p < 0.001). It was concluded that under a severe work-to-rest ratio condition, power variables were better suited to evaluating repeated sprint ability than the other studied variables.


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