Acute Effects of Continuous Running and Intermittent Training Programmes on Selected Athletic Performance Factors of Professional College Men Athletes

High-intensity intermittent training (HIIT) has been successfully applied in various sports activities, as HIIT was considered as one of the most efficient training methods of exercise for improving physical performance and reducing the weight of overweight individuals. However, its acute effects of HIIT on gait and balance performance were not addressed. Thus, in this study we examined the acute effects of HIIT on dynamic postural control compared with steady-state training (SST) by analyzing plantar pressure parameters. In this study, sixteen healthy male adults were examined in 3 days. After exhaustive ramp-like cycle ergometer testing, the maximal heart rate (HRmax) of each participant was determined on the first day, then either a 20 minutes HIIT at 80–90% of HRmax or a 20 minutes SST at 60% of HRmax was randomly performed on the second and third day, respectively. Plantar pressure parameters were collected at comfortable walking velocity immediately after HIIT and SST respectively, and compared with the baseline data of plantar pressure gathered before maximal ramp test on the first day. The results showed significant differences in the plantar pressure in these three conditions of gait. Compared to pre-intervention and pre-SST, peak pressure and maximum force in the middle and lateral metatarsal increased significantly in post-HIIT. Meanwhile, the foot balance data indicate that post-HIIT exhibits more foot pronation than baseline. The center of pressure (COP) trajectory was medially shifted during the stance phase in post-SST, and noticeably in post-HIIT. The displacement and velocity of medial-lateral COP in the initial contact phase were greater in post-HIIT; while during the forefoot contact phase, post-HIIT showed fewer time percentages and greater velocity of medial-lateral COP. In conclusion, a single high-intensity intermittent training session adversely affected the acute dynamic postural control than steady-state training in healthy male adults.

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Acute effects of caffeine intake on athletic performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Revista chilena de nutrición ◽

10.4067/s0717-75182017000300283 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 44 (3) ◽

pp. 283-283 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Beatriz Gonçalves Ribeiro ◽

Anderson Pontes Morales ◽

Felipe Sampaio-Jorge ◽

Felipe de Souza Tinoco ◽

Alessandra Alegre de Matos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Athletic Performance ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Caffeine Intake ◽

Acute Effects

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Acute effects of high-intensity intermittent training on kinematics and foot strike patterns in endurance runners

Journal of Sports Sciences ◽

10.1080/02640414.2016.1218038 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 (13) ◽

pp. 1247-1254 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

P. Á. Latorre-Román ◽

F. García Pinillos ◽

P. Bujalance-Moreno ◽

V. M. Soto-Hermoso

Keyword(s):

High Intensity ◽

Acute Effects ◽

Intermittent Training ◽

Foot Strike ◽

Endurance Runners

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The Acute Effects of Foam Rolling and Dynamic Stretching on Athletic Performance: A Critically Appraised Topic

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation ◽

10.1123/jsr.2020-0059 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Bethany L. Anderson ◽

Rod A. Harter ◽

James L. Farnsworth

Keyword(s):

Athletic Performance ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Static Stretching ◽

Acute Effects ◽

Warm Up ◽

Dynamic Stretching ◽

Foam Rolling ◽

Treatment Groups ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

And Performance

Clinical Scenario: Dynamic stretching and foam rolling are commonly used by athletes to reduce injury and enhance recovery, thereby improving athletic performance. In contrast to dynamic stretching, little research has been conducted on the acute effects of foam rolling as part of the preexercise warm-up routine. Previously, when researchers implemented foam rolling with static stretching as a warm-up, some found that foam rolling slightly improved flexibility and performance outcomes. More recent research has shown that dynamic stretching is favorable to static stretching when used as a warm-up strategy. Therefore, adding foam rolling to dynamic stretching is hypothesized to create more significant improvements in flexibility and performance compared with adding foam rolling to static stretching. Focused Clinical Question: In active individuals, does foam rolling in addition to dynamic stretching lead to enhanced performance compared with dynamic stretching alone? Summary of Key Findings: Four randomized controlled trials were included. Two studies concluded that the addition of foam rolling to dynamic stretching increased vertical jump height more than dynamic stretching alone, while 2 studies found no difference between these treatment groups. Two studies concluded that the addition of foam rolling increased agility performance compared with dynamic stretching alone, while one study found no difference between treatment groups and one study did not measure agility. All 4 studies reviewed concluded that foam rolling did not improve flexibility more than dynamic stretching alone. Clinical Bottom Line: Foam rolling in conjunction with dynamic stretching may further improve an athlete’s agility and power output; however, little improvement has been observed with foam rolling in regard to athlete flexibility when compared with completing dynamic stretching programs alone. Strength of Recommendation: Inconsistent findings from 4 randomized controlled trials suggest there is Grade C evidence to support the inclusion of foam rolling in a dynamic warm-up.

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Influence of two high-intensity intermittent training programmes on anaerobic capacity in humans

Biology of Sport ◽

10.5604/935869 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 23-30

Author(s):

K Buśko

Keyword(s):

High Intensity ◽

Anaerobic Capacity ◽

Intermittent Training ◽

Training Programmes

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Athletic Performance in the National Basketball Association After Arthroscopic Debridement of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967120970205 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 232596712097020

Author(s):

Christopher Sheu ◽

Richard D. Ferkel

Keyword(s):

Athletic Performance ◽

Performance Outcomes ◽

National Basketball Association ◽

High Rate ◽

Control Group ◽

Osteochondral Lesions ◽

Arthroscopic Debridement ◽

Performance Factors ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Significant Change

Background: Use of marrow-stimulating techniques to treat osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) in National Basketball Association (NBA) players is controversial. Hypothesis: NBA players will be able to return to preinjury playing status after treatment of OLTs by arthroscopic debridement alone without marrow-stimulating techniques. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Between the 2000 and 2015 seasons, 10 NBA players were treated with arthroscopic debridement of an OLT. The following performance outcomes were compared pre- and postoperatively: seasons played, games played, games started, minutes per game, points per game, field goals, 3-point shots, rebounds, assists, double doubles, triple doubles, steals, blocks, turnovers, personal fouls, assists per turnovers, steals per turnovers, NBA rating, scoring efficiency, and shooting efficiency. In addition, the players were compared with a matched control group using mixed effects regression and Fisher least significant difference modeling. Results: All 10 players returned to play in the NBA after arthroscopic debridement without microfracture or drilling of an OLT. When compared with preoperative performance, postoperative mean points scored, assists made, and steals made increased by 2.86 ( P = .042), 0.61 ( P = .049), and 0.15 ( P = .027), respectively. Only field goal percentage decreased postoperatively when compared with matched controls; however, this normalized by the end of the second season after surgery. There was no statistically significant change in any of the other performance factors when compared with matched controls. All patients returned to basketball during the same season (n = 1) or the following season (n = 9) if the operation was performed off-season. The mean length of career after surgery was 4.1 years, with 5 players still playing in the league at the time of this study. Conclusion: After arthroscopic debridement of an OLT without drilling or microfracture, there was a high rate of return to the NBA, with improved points scored, assists, and steals made after surgery when compared with preoperative performance. There was no statistically significant change in any performance factors when compared with uninjured matched controls. Lesion size did not affect player career length. These data should be used to manage patients’ and teams’ expectations regarding players’ ability to return to elite levels of athletic performance after surgery of an OLT.

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Comparison of intensity and post-effort response in three interval trainings in young tennis players: running interval, specific interval, and specific intermittent training

Archivos de Medicina del Deporte ◽

10.18176/archmeddeporte.00025 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

pp. 41-46

Author(s):

D Suárez-Rodríguez ◽

M del Valle

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Intermittent Exercise ◽

Heart Rate Recovery ◽

Specific Training ◽

Tennis Players ◽

Local Adaptations ◽

Intermittent Training ◽

Rate Intensity ◽

Lactate Levels ◽

Continuous Running

Introduction: In recent years, considerable interest has been shown in adapting training to the specific characteristics of tennis. The use of intermittent exercise seems to adapt better to the sport’s work/recovery structure and using specific movements allows for local adaptations and complex work. Nevertheless, we need to achieve a level of intensity that is at least similar to what is achieved when continuous running is used. The ability to recover between points is also a decisive factor in terms of performance. Our hypothesis is that recovery depends on stimulus type, which means the most suitable stimuli must be chosen to improve this capacity. Material and method: Our study’s goal was to compare the intensity and post-effort behaviour triggered by three types of exercise: continuous running with 2-minute intervals (GIT), rallies with 2-minute intervals (SIT) and intermittent rallies (SIIT). We measured heart rate (HR) and blood lactate levels during the three exercises, as well as the recovery to 130 beats and in the first 10 and 20 seconds post-effort. Results: Heart rate intensity was significantly higher in SIT than in GIT and lactate levels were higher in both SIT and SIIT compared to GIT. Heart rate recovery is significantly slower in both specific exercises, increasing in the first 10 and 20 seconds with SIIT. Discussion: We have reached the conclusion that specific training led to greater intensity in the specific exercises. Post-effort response is slower in the specific trainings and paradoxical in the initial seconds of intermittent training.

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