scholarly journals Short-Term High Intensity Plyometric Training Program Improves Strength, Power and Agility in Male Soccer Players

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márk Váczi ◽  
József Tollár ◽  
Balázs Meszler ◽  
Ivett Juhász ◽  
István Karsai
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Knee Extensor Strength ◽  
Isometric Torque ◽  
Soccer Training ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a short-term in-season plyometric training program on power, agility and knee extensor strength. Male soccer players from a third league team were assigned into an experimental and a control group. The experimental group, beside its regular soccer training sessions, performed a periodized plyometric training program for six weeks. The program included two training sessions per week, and maximal intensity unilateral and bilateral plyometric exercises (total of 40 - 100 foot contacts/session) were executed. Controls participated only in the same soccer training routine, and did not perform plyometrics. Depth vertical jump height, agility (Illinois Agility Test, T Agility Test) and maximal voluntary isometric torque in knee extensors using Multicont II dynamometer were evaluated before and after the experiment. In the experimental group small but significant improvements were found in both agility tests, while depth jump height and isometric torque increments were greater. The control group did not improve in any of the measures. Results of the study indicate that plyometric training consisting of high impact unilateral and bilateral exercises induced remarkable improvements in lower extremity power and maximal knee extensor strength, and smaller improvements in soccer-specific agility. Therefore, it is concluded that short-term plyometric training should be incorporated in the in-season preparation of lower level players to improve specific performance in soccer.

scholarly journals The Effect of Video Imagery Training on Soccer Skills Performance of High School Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 3184-3194
Author(s):  
Sara Majlesi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sprint Time ◽  
Imagery Training ◽  
Video Imagery ◽  
Reactive Agility ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Soccer Training ◽  
Experimental Group

This study evaluated the effect of PETTLEP video imagery onreactive motor skill test (Total RMST time, sprint time, reactive agility time, passing time, and passing accuracy) among 32 Malaysian high school soccer players (mean age of 15.31±1.83) who were randomly assigned into an experimental group (N:16) and a control group (N:16). A pre-test-post-test design was used to evaluate the effect of the intervention on the high schoolplayers' soccer skill performance. The experimental group received 10-minute PETTLEP video imagery trainingbefore their regular soccer training for eight weeks in addition to their regular soccer training, while thecontrol group only attended their regular soccer training. The data analysis revealed a significant effect of video imagery training on players' performance in the experimental group. The results showed that total RMST time, reactive agility time, passing time, and passing accuracy were statistically different within the experimental group F(15, 154.993)= 14.440, p = < .001, Wilks' Λ = .050 and between groups F(5, 56.00)=379.774, p = < .001, Wilks' Λ = .050 after receiving the training, except for the sprint time which was not significant. The findings of this study provide evidence that eight weeks ofPETTLEPvideo imagery training interventioncan significantly improve soccer players' total RMST time, reactive agility time, passing time, and passing accuracy. These findings could be integrated into training programs by coaches and players in order to improve the performance of different soccer skills among high school players.

Effects of a Low-Intensity Strength-Training Program on Knee-Extensor Strength and Functional Ability of Frail Older People

2000 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marja H. Westhoff ◽  
Lysander Stemmerik ◽  
Hendriek C. Boshuizen
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Knee Extensors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Knee Extensor Strength

This study’s purpose was to investigate whether a 10-week low-intensity strength-training program could improve strength of the knee extensors and functional ability. Participants 65 years and older with low knee-extensor muscle strength were randomized into an exercise (n = 11) and a control group (n = 10). Knee-extensor strength and functional ability were measured before and after the program and again 6 months later. Knee-extensor strength (Nm) increased by 54% (13% in the control) by the end of the training program (F = 13.02, p = .01), and most of this improvement was still present 6 months later. The program had a beneficial effect on functional tasks, especially the time taken to rise from a chair in combination with a 3-m walk (F = 3.99, p = .03) and self-reported ability related to lower extremity performance (F = 6.97, p = .02). It seems that this program could contribute to improving functional ability in frail older people.

The impact of strength training on the improvement of jumping ability and selected power parameters of the lower limbs in soccer players

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
PATRICIA FISCHEROVA ◽  
MAGDALENA NITYCHORUK ◽  
WOJCIECH SMOLKA ◽  
MARCIN ZAK ◽  
ARTUR GOLAS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Football Training ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction: The aim of the study was to compare the impact of a 6-week program combined with football training and strength training on strength and power parameters in highly trained soccer players. It was hypothesized that 6 weeks would be enough for the experimental group to improve their jumping ability and pushing power. Material and methods: The study involved 34 female footballers playing in Ekstraliga (age: 22 ± 5 years; body height: 167 ± 5 cm; body weight: 60 ± 8 kg). The contestants were divided into an experimental group and a control group of 17 people in each group. The control group performed football trainings combined with 2 additional strength units (50% 1RM load) 3 times a week. The experimental group, apart from football trainings, additionally performed 2 strength trainings per week (50–85% 1RM load). Results: The results of the experiment show a significant improvement in the height of the vertical jump and bench press while sitting in the experimental group CMJ (p <0.05; p = 0.000029; ES: 1.00; 11%), CMJA (p <0.05; p = 0 00003; ES = 1.09; 13%), and LP (p <0.05; p = 0.027681; ES = 0.48; 6%), while in the control group the changes in the results after the training program were statistically insignificant CMJ (p> 0.05; p = 0.274000; ES: 0.07, 1%), CMJA (p> 0.05; p = 0.350958 ES = 0.27, 3%), and LP (p> 0.05; p = 0.130153; ES = 0.27; 4%). Conclusion: The presented research results suggest that a short, six-week training program including general football training and strength training performed twice a week with loads gradually increasing during the preparatory period may significantly improve the strength and jumping parameters of the lower limbs in soccer players. Such information can be valuable at the stage of training in the field of special skills training in football.

scholarly journals Short-Term Performance Effects of Three Different Low-Volume Strength-Training Programmes in College Male Soccer Players

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Brito ◽  
Fabrício Vasconcellos ◽  
José Oliveira ◽  
Peter Krustrup ◽  
António Rebelo
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Peak Torque ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Performance Effects ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Training Programmes

Abstract This study aimed to analyse the short-term performance effects of three in-season low-volume strength-training programmes in college male soccer players. Fifty-seven male college soccer players (age: 20.31.6 years) were randomly assigned to a resistance-training group (n=12), plyometric training group (n=12), complex training group (n=12), or a control group (n=21). In the mid-season, players underwent a 9-week strength-training programme, with two 20 min training sessions per week. Short-term effects on strength, sprint, agility, and vertical jump abilities were measured. All training groups increased 1-RM squat (range, 17.2-24.2%), plantar flexion (29.1-39.6%), and knee extension (0.5- 22.2%) strength compared with the control group (p<0.05). The resistance-training group increased concentric peak torque of the knee extensor muscles by 9.9-13.7%, and changes were greater compared with the control group (p<0.05). The complex training group presented major increments (11.7%) in eccentric peak torque of the knee flexor muscles on the non-dominant limb compared with the control group and plyometric training group (p<0.05). All training groups improved 20-m sprint performance by 4.6-6.2% (p<0.001) compared with the control group. No differences were observed in 5-m sprint and agility performances (p>0.05). Overall, the results suggest that in-season low-volume strength training is adequate for developing strength and speed in soccer players.

scholarly journals Effects of Plyometric Training and Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Maximal-Intensity Exercise and Endurance in Female Soccer Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabián Rosas ◽  
Rodrigo Ramírez-Campillo ◽  
Cristian Martínez ◽  
Alexis Caniuqueo ◽  
Rodrigo Cañas-Jamet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Maximal Intensity ◽  
Beta Alanine ◽  
Speed Performance

AbstractPlyometric training and beta-alanine supplementation are common among soccer players, although its combined use had never been tested. Therefore, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to compare the effects of a plyometric training program, with or without beta-alanine supplementation, on maximal-intensity and endurance performance in female soccer players during an in-season training period. Athletes (23.7 ± 2.4 years) were assigned to either a plyometric training group receiving a placebo (PLACEBO, n = 8), a plyometric training group receiving beta-alanine supplementation (BA, n = 8), or a control group receiving placebo without following a plyometric training program (CONTROL, n = 9). Athletes were evaluated for single and repeated jumps and sprints, endurance, and change-of-direction speed performance before and after the intervention. Both plyometric training groups improved in explosive jumping (ES = 0.27 to 1.0), sprinting (ES = 0.31 to 0.78), repeated sprinting (ES = 0.39 to 0.91), 60 s repeated jumping (ES = 0.32 to 0.45), endurance (ES = 0.35 to 0.37), and change-of-direction speed performance (ES = 0.36 to 0.58), whereas no significant changes were observed for the CONTROL group. Nevertheless, compared to the CONTROL group, only the BA group showed greater improvements in endurance, repeated sprinting and repeated jumping performances. It was concluded that beta-alanine supplementation during plyometric training may add further adaptive changes related to endurance, repeated sprinting and jumping ability.

The Effects of a Twice-A-Week Strength Training Program on Children

1993 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avery D. Faigenbaum ◽  
Leonard D. Zaichkowsky ◽  
Wayne L. Westcott ◽  
Lyle J. Micheli ◽  
Allan F. Fehlandt
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Repetition Maximum ◽  
Resting Blood Pressure ◽  
Experimental Group

The effectiveness of a twice-a-week strength training program on children was evaluated in 14 boys and girls (mean age 10.8 yrs) who participated in a biweekly training program for 8 weeks. Each subject performed three sets of 10 to 15 repetitions on five exercises with intensities ranging between 50 and 100% of a given 10-repetition maximum (RM). All subjects were pre- and posttested on the following measures: 10-RM strength, sit and reach flexibility, vertical jump, seated ball put, resting blood pressure, and body composition parameters. The subjects were compared to a similar group of boys and girls (n = 9; mean age 9.9 yrs) who were randomly selected to serve as controls. Following the training period, the experimental group made greater gains in strength (74.3%) as compared to the control group (13.0%) (p < 0.001), and differences in the sum of seven skinfolds were noted (−2.3% vs. +1.7%, respectively, p < 0.05). Training did not significantly affect other variables. These results suggest that participation in a short-term, twice-a-week strength training program can increase the strength and improve the body composition of young boys and girls.

scholarly journals Efectos a corto plazo de un programa de entrenamiento de sobrecarga excéntrica sobre el rendimiento físico en jugadores de fútbol de élite U-16 (Short-term effects of an eccentric-overload training program on the physical performance on U-16 elite soccer

Retos ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 106-111
Author(s):  
Javier Raya-González ◽  
Luis Suárez-Arrones ◽  
Antonio Rísquez Bretones ◽  
Eduardo Sáez de Villarreal
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Peak Power ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Overload Training ◽  
Squat Exercise ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Soccer Training ◽  
Eccentric Overload

Resumen. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar el efecto de un programa de entrenamiento de fuerza con sobrecarga excéntrica (squat lateral ejecutado en un dispositivo inercial) sobre el rendimiento en futbolistas junior de élite. Dieciséis futbolistas de 14.7 ± .2 años de edad fueron asignados aleatoriamente en dos grupos: grupo control (n=8, GC) y grupo de fuerza (n=8, GF). El GF complementó su entrenamiento habitual de fútbol con el programa específico de fuerza con sobrecarga excéntrica propuesto dos días a la semana durante 6 semanas. Antes y después del periodo de intervención se midió la altura de salto vertical, el tiempo de sprint lineal y con cambio de dirección (COD) y la potencia del tren inferior. Se obtuvieron mejoras sustanciales (probables a muy probables) en GF en el salto con contramovimiento (CMJ) (TE: .46), en el porcentaje de pérdida de COD-Izquierda (TE: 1.39) y en la potencia media (TE: .73) y potencia máxima (TE: .65). El análisis inter-grupos mostró mejoras sustanciales mayores en GF respecto a GC en CMJ (TE: .79), en el porcentaje de pérdida de COD-Derecha (TE: 1.14), en la potencia media (TE: 1.04) y en la potencia máxima (TE: .88). Los resultados obtenidos sugieren que incluir un programa de entrenamiento de fuerza con sobrecarga excéntrica en la programación del entrenamiento de fútbol permite optimizar la condición física específica del futbolista.Palabras clave. Salto vertical, potencia máxima, capacidad de sprintar, cambio de dirección, fútbol. Abstract. To analyse the effect of an eccentric-overload training program (i.e., lateral squat exercise using a flywheel device) on performance in junior elite soccer players. Sixteen soccer players (14.7 ± .2 years) were randomly assigned to 2 groups: control group (n=8, CG) and strength group (n=8, SG). The SG complemented soccer training with a proposed eccentric-overload training program 2 days per weeks during 6 weeks. Before and after the training period jumping ability, linear and non-linear sprint and lower-limb power were measured. Substantial improvements (likely to very likely) were found in the SG in CMJ (ES: .46), percent decrement of COD-L (ES: 1.39) and Mean Power (ES: .73) and Peak Power (ES: .65). Between-groups analysis showed greater substantial improvements in SG in relation to CG in CMJ (ES: .79), percent decrement of COD-R (ES: 1.14) and Mean Power (ES: 1.04) and Peak Power (ES: .88). These results suggest that the inclusion of an eccentric-overload training program in soccer training periodization allow the optimization of the specific physical condition of soccer players.

scholarly journals Effects of short-term in-season plyometric training in adolescent female basketball players

2019 ◽  
Vol 106 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Meszler ◽  
M Váczi
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Quadriceps Strength ◽  
Test Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Adolescent Female ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Jump Performance

In this study, we tested the hypothesis that, during the regular in-seasonal basketball training, an additional 7-week plyometric training program improves lower extremity strength, balance, agility, and jump performance in adolescent female basketball players. Eighteen female basketball players less than 17 years of age were randomly assigned into an experimental group (plyometric training) and a control group. Both groups underwent the same basketball training program. Pre- and post-training test periods included quadriceps and hamstring strength, balance, jump performance, and agility measurements. Illinois agility test time (p = 0.000) and quadriceps strength (p = 0.035) increased uniformly in the two groups. Significant group by test period interaction was found for countermovement jump (p = 0.007), and countermovement height reduced significantly in the plyometric training group (p = 0.012), while it remained unchanged in controls. No significant change was found for T agility test, balance, hamstring strength or H:Q ratio. This study shows that the training program used in-season did not improve the measured variables, except for knee extensor strength. It is possible that regular basketball trainings and games combined with high-volume plyometric training did not show positive functional effects because of the fatigue caused by incomplete recovery between sessions.

Effects of in-Season Short-Term Plyometric Training Program on Leg Power, Jump- and Sprint Performance of Soccer Players

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 2670-2676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly ◽  
Mohamed Ali Ghenem ◽  
Khalil Abid ◽  
Souhail Hermassi ◽  
Zouhair Tabka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Sprint Performance ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Short Term

Effects of a Perceptual-Motor Training Program on Kindergarten Children

1976 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 428-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zema Schaney ◽  
Beverly Brekke ◽  
Richard Landry ◽  
Jacob Burke
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Motor Training ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Experimental Group

The immediate and long-term effects of perceptual-motor training on kindergarten children (6 girls, 4 boys) were measured by the Gesell Copy Forms Test. A significant increase from the pretest to the first posttest was made by the experimental group but none by the control group ( ns = 5). The second posttest showed that these gains were relatively long-term rather than short-term.

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