| Influence of short versus long repetition sprint training on selected fitness components in young soccer players. | |
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PMID: 21921821 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of short sprint repetition and long sprint repetition training, matched for total distance, on selected fitness components in young soccer players. Thirty young (14-15 y) soccer players were randomly assigned to either the short sprint training group or long sprint training group, and completed two similar sets of fitness tests before and after seven weeks of training. The two training programs consisted of short (4-6 sets of 4X50m all out sprint) sprint repetition training, and long (4-6 sets of 200m run at 85% of max speed) sprint repetition training, each performed three times a week. Prior to training, there were no baseline between group differences in predicted VO2 max, standing long jump, 30m sprint time, 4x10m shuttle running time and 250m running time. Both training programs led to a significant improvement in VO2 max (predicted from the 20m shuttle run, p<0.01), with no between-group difference (p=0.14). Both training programs also led to a significant improvement in the anaerobic fitness variables of 30m sprint time (p<0.01), 4x10m shuttle running time (p<0.01) and 250m running time (p<0.01), with no between-group differences. Neither of the training programs had a significant effect on standing long jump (p=0.21). The study showed that long, near maximal sprints, and short, all-out sprint training, matched for total distance, are equally effective in enhancing both the aerobic and anaerobic fitness of young soccer players. Therefore, in order to maintain players training interest and enthusiasm, coaches may alternate between these methods during the busy soccer season. |
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Yoav Meckel; Yoni Gefen; Dan Nemet; Alon Eliakim |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-9-14 |
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Title: Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association Volume: - ISSN: 1533-4287 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Sep |
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Created Date: 2011-9-16 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9415084 Medline TA: J Strength Cond Res Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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1Zinman College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Wingate Institute, Israel; 2 Child Health and Sport Center, Pediatric Department, Meir Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel. |
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