A5069822220- Sports Performance and Training
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Genetics and Physical Performance
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
University of Thessaly
2018-2022
The effects of protein supplementation on performance recovery and inflammatory responses during a simulated one-week in-season microcycle with two games (G1, G2) performed three days apart were examined. Twenty football players participated in trials, receiving either milk concentrate (1.15 0.26 g/kg game training days, respectively) (PRO) or an energy-matched placebo (1.37 0.31 carbohydrate (PLA) according to randomized, repeated-measures, crossover, double-blind design. Each trial...
Background Soccer-specific speed-endurance training induces short-term neuromuscular fatigue and performance deterioration over a 72-h recovery period, associated with elevated markers of exercise-induced muscle damage. We compared the effects whey vs. soy protein supplementation on field activity, performance, damage redox responses following in soccer players.Methods Ten well-trained, male players completed three trials, receiving (WP), (SP) or an isoenergetic placebo (PL; maltodextrin)...
The present study examined skeletal muscle metabolism and changes in repeated sprint performance during match play for n = 20 competitive elite women outfield players. We obtained musculus vastus lateralis biopsies blood samples before, after, following intense periods each half of a friendly match, along with 5 × 30-meter tests movement pattern analyses (10-Hz S5 Global Positioning System [GPS]). Muscle glycogen decreased by 39% 42% after an period the second respectively, compared to...
ABSTRACT Purpose This study evaluated how extended match time (90 + 30 min) affected physiological responses and fatigue in male soccer players. Methods Twenty competitive players (mean ± SD: age, 20 1 yr; maximal oxygen uptake, 59 4 mL·min −1 ·kg ) completed an experimental with their activity pattern heart rate assessed throughout the game, whereas countermovement jump performance repeated sprint ability were tested quadriceps muscle biopsies venous blood samples taken at baseline after 90...
This study investigated the effects of a 10-month high-intensity interval-type neuromuscular training programme on musculoskeletal fitness in overweight and obese women. Forty-nine inactive females (36.4 ± 4.4 yrs) were randomly assigned to either control (N = 21), 14, 10 months) or training-detraining group 5 months followed by detraining). Training used progressive loaded fundamental movement patterns with prescribed work-to-rest intervals (1:2, 1:1, 2:1) circuit fashion (2–3 rounds)....
To examine the recovery kinetics of exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), neuromuscular fatigue, and performance following small-sided games (SSGs) different densities in soccer.Ten male players randomly completed 3 trials: a control trial (no SSGs), 4v4 SSGs (62.5 m2/player), 8v8 (284.4 m2/player). External internal load were monitored using GPS technology, heart-rate monitors, rating perceived exertion. Delayed-onset soreness (DOMS), creatine kinase (CK), isokinetic strength,...
We combined game activity analyses with skeletal muscle phenotypes and comprehensive physiological testing to elucidate factors of importance for physical performance in elite women's football. GPS-data from an experimental game, sprint endurance testing, tissue analysis metabolic enzyme activity, protein expression fiber type composition were completed international top-level women players (n = 20; age; 23 ± 4 yrs, height; 166 10 cm, weight; 60 8 kg; VO2max ; 51 6 ml/min/kg). Muscle...