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Journal article
The effects of concurrent training on female soccer players
Sports and Exercise Journal, Vol.4, pp.16-23
4
2018
Abstract
Background: Due to the high metabolic and physical demands in soccer, an optimal strength and conditioning program is essential. The benefits of resistance training and high-intensity interval training in young athletes has been well documented; however, the effect of a
concurrent strength and metabolic conditioning program on female soccer players has yet to be investigated.
Purpose: This study examined the effects of an 8-week concurrent strength and metabolic conditioning program on body composition, flexibility, speed, agility, anaerobic capacity, strength, and power in female soccer players.
Methods: Body composition and performance testing measures were recorded in female soccer players (n=14, age=16±1.0 yrs) before and after an 8-week sports performance camp that combined high-intensity interval training methods and periodized resistance training. Performance testing included 3-site skinfolds, sit and reach, pro agility test, 40-yd sprint, 300-yd shuttle run, and vertical jump. Strength testing included a 5-repetition maximum back squat, shoulder press, and bench press, and a 3-repetition maximum power clean. Comparisons were made using a paired samples t-test, and Pearson’s correlations between variables were calculated.
Results: Significant improvements were made in vertical jump (p<0.05), pro agility test (p<0.05), 40 yd sprint (p<0.05), squat (p<0.05), shoulder press (p<0.05), bench press (p<0.05), and power clean (p<0.05). There were significant correlations between power, agility and speed performance, and between power and strength.
Conclusion: A preseason concurrent strength and metabolic conditioning program can improve soccer players’ explosive strength and performance. Training protocols that use low volume and high loads (3 sets of 5-RM) to improve neural adaptations and avoid muscular
hypertrophy should be studied in future research.
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- Title
- The effects of concurrent training on female soccer players
- Publication Details
- Sports and Exercise Journal, Vol.4, pp.16-23
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Openventio Publishers
- Series
- 4
- Copyright
- Copyright 2018 by Cosio-Lima L.
- Identifiers
- 99380090646906600
- Academic Unit
- Movement Sciences and Health; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English