CAPACITY OF REPEATED SPRINTS AND AEROBIC POWER IN SOCCER PLAYERS

The aim of this study was to examine the decision-making performance of experienced and inexperienced soccer players at four exercise intensities (rest, 40%, 60%, and 80% maximal aerobic power). The decision-making performance of inexperienced players was expected to demonstrate an inverted-U shape with increasing levels of exercise. For the experienced players, decision making was predicted to show no change in performance with increased exercise intensity. Thirty-two adult soccer players (16 experienced, 16 inexperienced) were asked to answer seven decision-making questions as quickly and accurately as possible for each exercise intensity. Results indicated that exercise does not affect the accuracy of decision making; however, the speed of decision making for experienced and inexperienced players improved with increased exercise intensity. These results suggest that physiologically induced arousal only affects speed of decision making.

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Maximal Aerobic Power Characteristics of Male Professional Soccer Players, 1989–2012

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.8.3.323 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 323-329 ◽

Cited By ~ 57

Author(s):

Espen Tønnessen ◽

Erlend Hem ◽

Svein Leirstein ◽

Thomas Haugen ◽

Stephen Seiler

Keyword(s):

Aerobic Power ◽

Maximal Aerobic Power ◽

Performance Level ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Data Set ◽

National Team ◽

Power Characteristics ◽

Professional Soccer ◽

Over Time ◽

Effect Magnitude

Purpose:The purpose of this investigation was to quantify maximal aerobic power (VO2max) in soccer as a function of performance level, position, age, and time of season. In addition, the authors examined the evolution of VO2max among professional players over a 23-y period.Methods:1545 male soccer players (22 ± 4 y, 76 ± 8 kg, 181 ± 6 cm) were tested for VO2max at the Norwegian Olympic Training Center between 1989 and 2012.Results:No differences in VO2max were observed among national-team players, 1st- and 2nd-division players, and juniors. Midfielders had higher VO2max than defenders, forwards, and goalkeepers (P < .05). Players <18 y of age had ~3% higher VO2max than 23- to 26-y-old players (P = .016). The players had 1.6% and 2.1% lower VO2max during off-season than preseason (P = .046) and in season (P = .021), respectively. Relative to body mass, VO2max among the professional players in this study has not improved over time. Professional players tested during 2006–2012 actually had 3.2% lower VO2max than those tested from 2000 to 2006 (P = .001).Conclusions:This study provides effect-magnitude estimates for the influence of performance level, player position, age, and season time on VO2max in men’s elite soccer. The findings from a robust data set indicate that VO2max values ~62–64 mL · kg−1 · min−1 fulfill the demands for aerobic capacity in men’s professional soccer and that VO2max is not a clearly distinguishing variable separating players of different standards.

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Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does not improve maximal aerobic power, anaerobic threshold and running performance in well-trained soccer players

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports ◽

10.1111/j.1600-0838.1997.tb00113.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 25-31 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

T. Raastad ◽

A. T. Hastmark ◽

S. B. Strømme

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acid ◽

Anaerobic Threshold ◽

Aerobic Power ◽

Maximal Aerobic Power ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Fatty Acid Supplementation ◽

Running Performance ◽

Acid Supplementation ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acid

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The Influence of Aerobic Power on Repeated Anaerobic Exercise in Junior Soccer Players

Journal of Human Kinetics ◽

10.2478/v10078-011-0023-z ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 63-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Lukas Cipryan ◽

Vojtech Gajda

Keyword(s):

Peak Power ◽

Aerobic Power ◽

Anaerobic Power ◽

Anaerobic Exercise ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Study Group ◽

Performance Indices ◽

Test Protocol ◽

The Relationship ◽

Anaerobic Test

The Influence of Aerobic Power on Repeated Anaerobic Exercise in Junior Soccer PlayersThe main purpose of the present study is to investigate the relationship between anaerobic power achieved in repeated anaerobic exercise and aerobic power. The study group consisted of 40 soccer players (age 17.3 ± 1.36 years). All participants performed 3 tests: a running-based anaerobic sprint test (RAST), a graded treadmill test (GXT), and a multistage fitness test (20mPST). A statistically significant correlation was found among peak power in the GXT and the maximum (r = 0.365, p=0.02), minimum (r=0.334, p=0.035) and average (r=0.401, p=0.01) power in the RAST. No relationships were found between VO2max obtained from both aerobic tests and any performance indices in the RAST. A statistically significant correlation was found between the VO2max obtained from the spiroergometry examination (GXT) and the calculated VO2max of 20mPST (r=0.382, p=0.015). In conclusion, the level of VO2max does not influence the performance indices in the RAST in elite junior soccer players. It is possible that the modification of anaerobic test protocol or a more heterogeneous study group would influence the results. The estimation of the VO2max in the 20mPST is too inaccurate and should not replace the laboratory spiroergometry examination.

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The Effect of Maturation on Performance During Repeated Sprints With Self-Selected Versus Standardized Recovery Intervals in Youth Footballers

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.2017-0240 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 500-505 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Callum G. Brownstein ◽

Derek Ball ◽

Dominic Micklewright ◽

Neil V. Gibson

Keyword(s):

Sampling Method ◽

The Self ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Height Velocity ◽

Group Differences ◽

Experimental Conditions ◽

Repeated Sprints ◽

Youth Football ◽

Impaired Ability ◽

Quota Sampling

Purpose: The purpose of this experiment was to assess performance during repeated sprints utilizing self-selected recovery intervals in youth football (soccer) players at different stages of maturation. Methods: Quota sampling method was used to recruit 14 prepeak height velocity (PHV) and 14 post-PHV participants for the study (N = 28; age = 13 [0.9] y, stature = 162.5 [10.8] cm, mass = 50.2 [12.7] kg). Players performed repeated sprints comprising 10 × 30 m efforts under 2 experimental conditions: using 30-second and self-selected recovery intervals. Magnitude of effects for within- and between-group differences were reported using effect size (ES) statistics ± 90% confidence intervals and percentage differences. Results: The decline in sprint performance was likely lower in the pre-PHV compared with the post-PHV group during the standardized recovery trial (between-group difference = 37%; ES = 0.41 ± 0.51), and likely lower in the post-PHV group during the self-selected recovery trial (between-group difference = 50%; ES = 0.45 ± 0.54). Mean recovery duration was likely shorter in the pre-PHV compared with the post-PHV group during the self-selected recovery trial (between-group difference = 26.1%; ES = 0.47 ± 0.45). Conclusion: This is the first study to show that during repeated sprints with self-selected recovery, pre-PHV children have an impaired ability to accurately interpret physical capabilities in the context of the task compared with post-PHV adolescents.

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AEROBIC POWER AND BODY COMPOSITION BY FIELD POSITION IN ELITE FEMALE ADOLESCENT SOCCER PLAYERS

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1097/00005768-199805001-00210 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement) ◽

pp. 37

Author(s):

K. Smith ◽

H.-J. Engels ◽

J. C. Wirth

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Aerobic Power ◽

Female Adolescent ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Field Position

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The Effects of in-Season Repeated Sprint Training Compared to Regular Soccer Training

Journal of Human Kinetics ◽

10.1515/hukin-2015-0126 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 49 (1) ◽

pp. 237-244 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Eirik Solberg Nedrehagen ◽

Atle Hole Saeterbakken

Keyword(s):

Training Group ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Sprint Training ◽

Repeated Sprints ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Soccer Training

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effects of repeated sprints (RSA) training and regular soccer training on Yo-Yo IR-1 and RSA performance (6 × 40 m shuttle sprints). Thirteen semi-professional female soccer players and nine amateur male soccer players were randomised into a repeated sprint group (RSG; n = 12) or a regular soccer training group (STG; n = 10). The RSG soccer players executed 3-4 sets of 4-6 repeated sprints (30 m with 180° directional changes) weekly during the last eight weeks of the in-season. In parallel, the STG soccer players performed low- to moderate intensity soccer training in form of technical or tactical skills. The RSG showed 15% improvement in Yo-Yo IR-1 (p = 0.04; ES = 1.83) and their mean RSA times were reduced by 1.5% (p = 0.02; ES = 0.89). No significant changes were found for the STG (Yo-Yo IR-1, p = 0.13; RSA, p = 0.49). Comparing the groups, greater improvements were observed in Yo-Yo IR-1 for the RSG (p = 0.02; ES = 1.15), but not for the RSA (p = 0.23; ES = -0.33). Similar training volumes and intensities (% of HFmax) were observed between the groups (p = 0.22 and p = 0.79). In conclusion, a weekly RSA session integrated into a regular soccer regime improved in-season RSA and Yo-Yo IR-1 performance compared to regular soccer training.

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