Abstract The aim of this study was to quantify the movement patterns contemporary elite women's water polo match play. Thirty-three player matches (centre, n = 15 and perimeter, 18) were analysed using video-based time-motion analysis. Frequency duration individual movements distance swum assessed. Mean time playing 69:48 ± 04.30 min:s 33:14 14:40 min:s, respectively. Players performed 330 158 discrete per match, representing a change in every 6.2 s. There 54 25 high-intensity activities or...

This study examined the associations between pre-game wellness and changes in match running performance normalised to either (i) playing time, (ii) post-match RPE or (iii) both time RPE, over course of a field hockey tournament. Twelve male players were equipped with global positioning system (GPS) units while competing an international tournament (six matches 9 days). The following GPS-derived variables, total distance (TD), low-intensity activity (LIA; <15 km/h), high-intensity (HIR; >15...

Ihsan, M, Yeo, V, Tan, F, Joseph, R, Lee, and Aziz, AR. Running demands activity profile of the new four-quarter match format in men's field hockey. J Strength Cond Res 35(2): 512-518, 2021-This study determined running hockey with regards to revised format. Twenty-eight male players were equipped global positioning system units while competing 14 competitive international games over a 1-year period. All matches allowed for unlimited substitutions, consisted four 15-minute quarters (i.e.,...

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects intermittent sprint training and plyometric on endurance running performance.Fourteen moderately trained male runners were allocated into either group (n = 7) or 7). preliminary tests required subjects perform a treadmill graded exercise test, countermovement jump test for peak power measurement, 10-km time trial. Training included 12 sessions carried out twice per week. On completion intervention, post-tests conducted.Both groups showed...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the anthropometric and fitness characteristics elite female water polo players examine differences between different competition levels (national international) playing positions (center perimeter). Twenty-six (National League, n = 12, National Squad, 14) underwent measurements standard anthropometry (height, body mass, sum 7 skinfolds), lower-body muscular power (in-water vertical jump), speed (10-m maximal sprint swim), aerobic (multistage...

This study investigated the effects of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO 3 ) ingestion on simulated water polo match performance. Twelve elite players from Australian National Women’s Water Polo Squad (age 23.7 ± 3.0 yr, height 1.73 0.05 m, body mass 75.7 8.0 kg) participated in study. In a randomized cross-over double-blind design, ingested 0.3 g/kg NaHCO or placebo 90 min before performing 59-min match-simulation test (MST) that included 56 × 10-m maximal-sprint swims as performance measure....

Tan, PLS, FHY, and Bosch, AN. Similarities differences in pacing patterns a 161-km 101-km ultra-distance road race. J Strength Cond Res 30(8): 2145-2155, 2016-The purpose of this study was to establish compare the fast slow finishers tropical ultra-marathon. Data were collected from Craze Ultra-marathon held on 22nd 21st September 2012 2013, respectively. Finishers (N = 47) 120) categories race divided into thirds (groups A-C) by merit finishing time. Altogether, 17 11 split times recorded...

This study sought to carry out a comprehensive time-motion analysis of elite women’s foil fencing understand the demands being placed on fencers in competition. A key part this was identify differences between 15-touch, 5-touch and team bouts. 100 international bouts were analysed five movement classifications used during data collection, which consolidated into three categories varying intensities for analysis. found that high-intensity movements accounted 6.2 ± 2.5% total bout time...

Time-motion studies indicate the importance of repeated high-intensity activities during water polo match play. The purpose this study was to assess reliability an in-water repeated-sprint test, which comprised 6 × 10-m all-out sprints, departing every 17 s. This protocol chosen replicate regular intense periods

The eccentric phase in a stretch-shortening cycle is an important determinant of subsequent concentric performance, but there little information on high-intensity preconditioning. purpose this study was to determine the effects varying degrees conditioning stimuli counter-movement jump (CMJ) performance. Fourteen participants (age, 28.5 ± 5.0 years; height, 172.7 6.7 cm; body mass, 74.3 11.9 kg) performed CMJ trials 3 separate test sessions at least 96 hours apart crossover randomized...

This study investigated the influence of heat pre-conditioning on recovery muscle torque, microvascular function, movement economy and stride mechanics following exercise-induced damage (EIMD). Twenty male participants were equally assigned to a control (CON) an experimental group (HEAT), performed 30-min downhill run (DHR) elicit EIMD. HEAT received three consecutive days exposure (45.1 ​± ​3.2 ​min hot water immersion at 42 ​°C) prior DHR. Microvascular function (near-infrared...

Purpose Sprint interval training (SIT) provides a strong stimulus for improving cardiovascular fitness, which is among the key markers premature mortality. Recent literature demonstrated that SIT protocols with as few two stacked 20 s Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) cycle sprints provide sufficient robust increase in maximal aerobic power. However, this effect lost when only one bout performed. This suggests adaptation still dependent on volume of SIT. Therefore, purpose study was to determine...

ABSTRACT Introduction Aging increases the prevalence of glucose intolerance, but exercise improves homeostasis. The fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21)–adiponectin axis helps regulate metabolism. However, role FGF21 in mediating metabolism with aging and remains unknown. Purpose This study examined whether responses to a challenge are associated habitual exercise, regulation. Methods Eighty age- sex-matched healthy individuals were assigned young sedentary active (≤36 yr, n = 20 each group)...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy a six-week dispersed Wingate Anaerobic test (WAnT) cycle exercise training protocol on peak aerobic power (VO2peak), isokinetic leg strength, insulin sensitivity, lipid profile and quality life, in healthy adults. Methods: We conducted match-controlled cohort trial participants were assigned either (intervention, INT, N = 16) or non-training (control, CON, 17) group. INT performed 30-s WAnT bouts three times day morning, afternoon evening...

Purpose: To compare the Multistage Shuttle Swim Test (MSST), Water Polo Intermittent (WIST) and 5 × 200 m Incremental Swimming (IST) responses in elite female water polo players. Methods: Fourteen Australian Women’s National Squad members performed MSST WIST, 13 players from a League club IST, WIST on separate occasions (no goalkeepers were involved). Peak heart rate, blood lactate ratings of perceived exertion obtained for all tests. Expired air was collected following tests Results: The...

This study aimed to compare and determine the differences in physiological, anthropometric training characteristics of finishers (FIN) non-finishers (N-FIN) a 161-km race. Two groups runners (FIN; N=12 N-FIN; N=14) completed series physiological measurements over two separate sessions at least three weeks prior Training starting from six race were recorded. Sum 7 skinfolds, arm calf girths, VO2max peak treadmill speed (PTS) taken during session 1 while lactate threshold (LT) running economy...

Abstract Background Intense exercise is a systemic stressor associated with the release of “danger” molecules – alarmins, by damaged or dying cells into circulation to evoke sterile inflammatory response. Compared research in clinical diseases, physiological responses alarmins and training are not well studied. Short-term using panel HMGB1, S100A8/A9, HSP70 sRAGE may reveal unique aspects stress strenuous exercise, important ramifications when prescribing generally healthy adults. Methods A...

Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) and adiponectin increase the expression of genes involved in antioxidant pathways, but their roles mediating oxidative stress arterial stiffness with ageing habitual exercise remain unknown. We explored role FGF21-adiponectin axis exercise. Eighty age- sex-matched healthy individuals were assigned to younger sedentary or active (18-36 years old, n = 20 each) older (45-80 groups. Arterial was measured indirectly using pulse wave velocity (PWV). Fasted...