Purpose : The present intervention study examined the effects of intensity-matched velocity-based strength training with a 10% velocity loss (VL10) versus traditional 1-repetition maximum (1RM) based resistance to failure (TRF) on 1RM and maximal oxygen uptake ( ) in concurrent setting. Methods Using minimization method, 21 highly trained rowers (4 females 17 males; 19.6 [2.1] y, 1.83 [0.07] m, 74.6 [8.8] kg, were either assigned VL10 or TRF. In addition rowing endurance (about 75 min·d − 1...

ABSTRACT In young and middle‐aged adults, executive function is associated with success in work‐life mental health. Physical activity without cognitive training has the potential to benefit function, but its relative effectiveness remains unclear. This network meta‐analysis compares of different exercise types their combination on adults. PubMed, Web Science, MEDLINE, Cochrane, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus were searched for experimental studies that compared pre‐ posttest changes inhibitory control...

Maximal strength assessment, particularly the one-repetition maximum (1RM) test, is essential in resistance training and sports science. Velocity-based metrics like mean concentric velocity (MCV) at 1RM load-velocity profiling enhance neuromuscular monitoring, yet stability of parameters such as slope (VL-Slope) peak power position (PP-Position) over repeated tests remains uncertain. Thus, 14 resistance-trained male participants (age: 25.2 ± 3.3 years; experience: 2.1 2.0 years) performed...

Each stretch-shortening-cycle (SSC) in elite sports (e.g. jumping, cycling), is characterised by utilising optimal movement-parameters muscle shortening velocity), for maximum power (jump height, cycle velocity). It however unclear if relevant SSC rowing, such as stroke rate and gearing, have to be maximised obtain output or an optimum relation emerges. Thus, we measured rowing-power (Prow), leg-power (Pleg) work-per-stroke (WPS) at of varying rates (20-45 spm), gearings (lever-changes...

The accurate assessment of the mean concentric barbell velocity (MCV) and its displacement are crucial aspects resistance training. Therefore, validity reliability indicators an easy-to-use inertial measurement unit (VmaxPro®) were examined. Nineteen trained males (23.1 ± 3.2 years, 1.78 0.08 m, 75.8 9.8 kg; Squat 1-Repetition maximum (1RM): 114.8 24.5 kg) performed squats hip thrusts (3-5 sets, 30 repetitions total, 75% 1RM) on two separate days. MCV simultaneously measured using VmaxPro® a...

The maximal lactate accumulation rate (VLamax) has been linked to lactic anaerobic performance. Hence, accurate and reliable assessment is crucial in sport-specific performance testing. Thus, between-day reliability data of rowing-specific VLamax was examined. Seventeen trained rowers (eight females nine males; 19.5±5.2 yrs; 1.76±0.08 m; 70.2±8.9 kg; V̇O

Introduction: Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) cannot be clearly distinguished from and may explained in large by warm-up effects. To disentangle PAPE a systemic effect, we conducted three randomized crossover trials (RCT). Methods: Each RCT consisted of familiarization/one-repetition-maximum (1RM) assessment session followed two interventional sessions (random order). In Study I, 18 participants (age: 26 ± 4 years; height: 1.84 0.06 m; mass: 83.7 8.7 kg; Squat-1RM: 146 19 kg)...

The present study examined the effects of a functional high-intensity suspension training (FunctionalHIIT) on resting blood pressure, psychological well-being as well upper body and core strength cardiorespiratory fitness in moderately trained participants. Twenty healthy, adults (10 males 10 females; age: 36.2 ± 11.1 years, BMI: 23.9 3.7) were randomly assigned to FunctionalHIIT group or passive control (CON). performed 16 sessions (2× week for eight weeks, 30 min per session), whereas CON...

The present study aims to investigate the acute response of potential exercise-sensitive biomarkers in capillary plasma an incremental running test. In a second step, their concentration was compared changes venous serum.Thirty-seven active young female and male adults completed VO2max ramp test on treadmill. Before after exercise, blood from earlobe were taken synchronized. Concentrations Interleukin- (IL-) 1β, IL-1ra, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17A, Interferon (IFN)-y, CC-chemokine ligand (CCL)-2,...

ABSTRACT Peak oxygen uptake (VO 2 peak) and speed at first (LT1, minimal lactate equivalent) second threshold (LT2 = LT1 +1.5 mmol·L −1 ) are crucial swimming performance surrogates. The present randomized controlled study investigated the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) during low‐intensity (LiT) on VO peak, LT1, LT2. Eighteen male swimmers (22.7 ±3.0 yrs; 69.9 ±8.5 kg; 1.8 ±0.1 m) were either assigned to BFR or control (noBFR) group. While was applied LiT, noBFR completed identical...

The time spent above 90% of maximal oxygen uptake ( V˙ O2max) during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions is intended to be maximized improve O2max. Since uphill running serves as a promising means increase metabolic cost, we compared even and moderately inclined in terms ≥90% O2max its corresponding physiological surrogates. Seventeen well-trained runners (8 females & 9 males; 25.8 ± 6.8yrs; 1.75 0.08m; 63.2 8.4kg; O2max: 63.3 4.2 ml/min/kg) randomly completed both horizontal...

Running on less predictable terrain has the potential to increase stimulation of neuromuscular system and can boost aerobic performance. Hence, purpose this study was analyze effects trail versus road running endurance performance parameters in novices. Twenty sedentary participants were randomly assigned either a (TRAIL; n = 10) or (ROAD; group. A supervised progressive, moderate intensity, work-load-matched 8 wk program TRAIL ROAD prescribed (i.e., randomized). Static balance (BESS test),...

A rowing cycle is characterised by a stretch-shortening (SSC) at the quadriceps femoris muscle-tendon unit (MTU) level. However, due to associated decoupling between MTU and muscle fascicle length changes, it remains unclear whether causes active stretch Fifteen young, sub-elite, male rowers (19.5 ± 1.6 yr; 1.94 0.06 m; 91.9 5.4 kg; experience: 7.5 2.8 yr) performed randomised 60-s intervals using traditional style low (LiR) high intensity (HiR) micro-pause (MpR). Muscle activity, knee joint...

Grip and elbow flexor strength endurance are crucial performance surrogates in competitive climbing. Thus, we examined the effects of blood flow restricted (BFR) climbing on grip performance. Fifteen trained climbers (8 females; 20.8 ± 7.0 yrs; 1.72 0.08 m; 63.0 9.7 kg; 21.7 2.7 IRCRCA grade) were either assigned to intervention or control (noBFR) group, using minimization method (Strata: age, height, body mass, gender, IRCRA grade). While BFR was used during low-intensity training (2-times...

Abstract Held, S, Rappelt, L, Rein, R, Deutsch, J-P, Wiedenmann, T, and Donath, L. Five-week, low-intensity, blood flow restriction rowing improves V̇ o 2 max in elite Rowers. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2024—This controlled intervention study examined the effects of low-intensity with (BFR) on maximal oxygen uptake (V̇ max), peak power output during ramp testing (PPO), 2000-m time trial performance (P2k). Eleven, highly elite, male rowers (22.1 ± 1.6 years; 92.6 3.8 kg; 1.93 0.04 m;...

Purpose High-intensity functional interval training (HIFT) is predominantly composed of high exercise intensities (HiT) and loads. Both have been linked to a higher risk overtraining injuries in inexperienced populations. A polarized approach characterized by amounts low-intensity (LiT) only approximately 5%–20% HiT. Compared HIT-based training, this can result temporary load intensity reductions without diminishing gains. Thus, we aimed examine the effects traditional (TRAD) HIFT vs. (POL)...

Abstract The consideration of the temporal and electromyographic (EMG) characteristics stretch-shortening cycles (SSC) are crucial for conceptualization discipline-specific testing training. Since leg muscles first stretched (eccentric) then contracted (concentric) during rowing, it can be assumed that entire muscle tendon complex performs a SSC. Thus, should elucidated whether rowing cycle attributed to either slow or fast Therefore, EMG vastus medialis gastrocnemius were captured (n = 10,...

Previous research indicates that polarized training-intensity-distribution (TID) programs could enhance endurance performance. Short-distance triathletes, however, perform most of their competition-specific training around moderate-intensity intervals. There is still a lack evidence as to which program more beneficial during triathlete training. This pilot study examined 6 weeks training-macrocycle using intensity distribution compared moderate TID and it's effects on sub-maximal maximal...

Running power as measured by foot-worn sensors is considered to be associated with the metabolic cost of running. In this study, we show that running economy needs taken into account when deriving from accelerometer data. We administered an experiment in which 32 experienced participants (age = 28 ± 7 years, weekly distance 51 24 km) ran at a constant speed modified spatiotemporal gait characteristics (stride length, ground contact time, use arms). recorded both their costs transportation,...