A5086817085- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Genetics and Physical Performance
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Physical Activity and Health
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Physical Education and Training Studies
University of the West of Scotland
2018-2025
University of Central Florida
2024
NHS Lanarkshire
2023
Abertay University
2022
Ningbo University
2022
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Clermont-Ferrand
2022
Hong Kong Baptist University
2022
Shenyang Sport University
2022
Federation University
2022
Academic College at Wingate
2017-2020
The aims of this study were (i) to investigate the criterion validity (vs. gold standard measurements) 10 and 18 Hz STATSports Apex units for measuring distances peak speed (Vpeak) outcomes (ii) between-unit variability. Twenty university students enrolled in (age 21 ± 2 years, weight 72 6 kg, height 1.76 0.05 m). was tested by comparing recorded with ground truth reference (400-m trial, 128.5-m circuit, 20-m trial). Vpeak values compared those determined a device (Stalker ATS Radar Gun)...
Abstract Objective Our objective was to explore the training-related knowledge, beliefs, and practices of athletes influence lockdowns in response coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Methods Athletes ( n = 12,526, comprising 13% world class, 21% international, 36% national, 24% state, 6% recreational) completed an online survey that available from 17 May 5 July 2020 explored their training behaviors (training...
Abstract Background Flywheel resistance training has become more integrated within programs in a variety of sports due to the neuromuscular, strength, and task-specific enhancements reported with this training. Objective This paper aimed present consensus reached by internationally recognized experts during meeting on current definitions guidelines for implementation flywheel technology sports. Methods Nineteen from different countries took part process; 16 them were at (18 May 2023) while...
The present study was designed to compare the effects of high-intensity intermittent training (HIIT) and small-sided games (SSGs) on fitness variables elite handball players. Eighteen highly trained players (mean age ± SD: 25.6 0.5 years) were assigned either HIIT or SSGs group protocols twice per week for 8 weeks. consisted 12-24 × 15 seconds runs interspersed by recovery. 3 against games. Both methods matched exercise duration recovery at each session. Before after 8-week training,...
Dello Iacono, A, Martone, D, Milic, M, and Padulo, J. Vertical- vs. horizontal-oriented drop jump training: chronic effects on explosive performances of elite handball players. J Strength Cond Res 31(4): 921-931, 2017-This study aimed to assess the vertical (VDJ)- horizontal (HDJ)-based protocols neuromuscular abilities, such as jumping, sprinting, changes direction (COD). Eighteen male players (age 23.4 ± 4.6 years, height 192.5 3.7 cm, weight 87.8 7.4 kg) were assigned either VDJ or HDJ...
Postactivation potentiation (PAP) mechanisms and responses have a long scientific history. However, to this day there is still controversy regarding the underlying enhanced performance after conditioning activity. More recently, term postactivation enhancement (PAPE) has been proposed with differing associated protocols than PAP. these 2 terms (PAP PAPE) may not adequately describe all specific can also be complementary, in some cases. Purpose: This commentary presents discusses similarities...
OPINION article Front. Physiol., 03 June 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2020.00569
This study aimed to assess the effects of core stability training on lower limbs’ muscular asymmetries and imbalances in team sport. Twenty footballers were divided into two groups, either or control group. Before each daily practice, group (n = 10) performed a programme, while did standard warm-up. The programme assessed by performing isokinetic tests single-leg countermovement jumps. Significant improvement was found for knee extensors peak torque at 3.14 rad · s−1 (14%; P < 0.05), flexors...
High-speed running and sprinting training play an important role in the development of physical capabilities, sport-specific performance injury prevention among soccer players. This commentary aims to summarize current evidence regarding high-speed professional inform its implementation research applied settings. It is structured into four sections: 1) Evidence-based conditioning methodologies; 2) Monitoring 3) Recommendations for effective settings; 4) Limitations future directions. The...
Dello Iacono, A, Martone, D, and Padulo, J. Acute effects of drop-jump protocols on explosive performances elite handball players. J Strength Cond Res 30(11): 3122-3133, 2016-This study aimed to assess the acute vertical horizontal drop jump-based postactivation potentiation (PAP) neuromuscular abilities in tasks such as jumping, sprinting, change direction (COD). Eighteen players were assessed before after PAP regimens, consisting either single-leg drop-jumps (VDJ) or (HDJ) drop-jumps,...
This study was designed to compare the effects of small-sided games (SSGs) and repeated shuffle sprint (RSS) training on ability (RSA) countermovement jump (CMJ) tests performances elite handball players. Eighteen highly trained players (24.8 ± 4.4 years) were assigned either SSG or RSS group protocols twice a week for 8 weeks. The consisted 5 with 3-a-side teams excluding goalkeepers. 2 sets 14-17 20-m shuttle sprints 9-m shots interspersed by 20-second recoveries. Before after training,...
This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of two barbell hip thrust-based (BHT) post-activation potentiation (PAP) protocols on subsequent sprint performance. Using a crossover design, eighteen handball athletes performed maximal 15-m sprints before and 15s, 4min 8min after experimental consisting BHT loaded with either 50% or 85% 1RM (50PAP 85PAP, respectively), in order profile transient PAP effects. The resulting performances were significantly impaired at 15s only 85PAP protocol,...
Background: Limited evidence exists regarding adverse modifications affecting cardiovascular and pulmonary function in physical active adults affected by COVID-19, especially athletic populations. We aimed to describe the clinical presentation of COVID-19 a cohort competitive athletes, as well spirometry echocardiography findings cardio-respiratory performance during exercise. Methods: Twenty-four athletes with were recruited for this study after ending self-isolation confirmation negative...
Background COVID-19 disease results in disparate responses between individuals and has led to the emergence of long coronavirus (Long-COVID), characterised by persistent cyclical symptomology. To understand complexity Long-COVID, importance symptom surveillance prospective longitudinal studies is evident. Methods A 9-month cohort study was conducted within Scotland (n=287), using a mobile app determine proportion recovered those with symptoms common symptoms, associations gender age. Results...
The aim of the present study was to examine reliability a novel multi-direction repeated sprint ability (RSA) test [RSM; 10 × (6 5-m)] compared with RSA one change direction [10 (2 15-m)], and relationship RSM Yo-Yo intermittent recovery level 1 (Yo-Yo IR1) jump performances [squat (SJ) counter-movement-jump (CMJ)]. Thirty-six (male, n = 14, female 22) young basketball players (age 16.0 ± 0.9 yrs) performed RSM, RSA, IR1, SJ, CMJ, were re-tested only for after week. absolute error (standard...
This study aimed to describe the influence of recovery duration during a repeated sprint ability (RSA) test (6 × 40 m) by investigating number variables, such as general performance, metabolic demand, and muscular stretch-shortening performance. Seventeen male soccer outfield players (16 ± 0 years, 66 10 kg) performed three field shuttle-running tests with 15, 20, 25-sec recoveries. In addition specific shuttle test's blood lactate concentration vertical jump height were assessed. Resulting...
Abstract Dello Iacono, A, Beato, M, and Unnithan, V. Comparative effects of game profile–based training small-sided games on physical performance elite young soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 35(10): 2810–2817, 2021—This study was designed to investigate compare the (GPBT) (SSG) performances youth players during in-season period. Twenty (18.6 ± 0.6) were randomly assigned either GPBT or SSG protocols performed twice a week for 8 weeks. The consisted 2 sets 6–10 minutes intermittent...
This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of two barbell hip thrust-based post-activation potentiation (PAP) protocols on subsequent sprint performance. Using a crossover design, eighteen soccer athletes performed 5 m, 10 and 20 m sprints before 15 s, 4 min, 8 min after PAP protocols. The conditioning activities consisted thrust exercises loaded with either 85% 1RM or load for optimum power development. resulting performances were impaired at s following both At meaningful...
Abstract Beato, M, De Keijzer, KL, Leskauskas, Z, Allen, WJ, Dello Iacono, A, and McErlain-Naylor, SA. Effect of postactivation potentiation after medium vs. high inertia eccentric overload exercise on standing long jump, countermovement change direction performance. J Strength Cond Res 35(9): 2616–2621, 2021—This study aimed to evaluate the (PAP) effects an (EOL) vertical horizontal jumps (COD) Twelve healthy physically active male subjects were involved in a crossover study. The performed...
BACKGROUND: Plyometrics are widely implemented as training methodology for enhancing functional sports performance.Although several studies have analysed the plyometrics effects due to plans with a frequency of 2-3 times week, few them provided evidence supporting an equal efficiency similar programs implementing lower such one session week.METHODS: Twenty-one players (elite academy, Switzerland) were included in current study (mean ± SD; age 17 0.8 years, weight 70.1 6.4 kg, height 177.4...