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An exercise protocol that simulates the activity patterns of elite junior squash.

M Kingsley¹, N James, L P Kilduff

¹Department of Sports Science, University of Wales, Swansea, UK. m.i.c.kingsley@swansea.ac.uk

Journal of Sports Sciences

|November 15, 2006

Summary

This study developed a squash-specific exercise protocol (SSP) that accurately simulates the physiological demands of elite junior squash match-play. The SSP allows for controlled research into training, nutrition, and thermoregulation strategies for squash players.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Racket Sports Research

Background:

Squash demands intermittent, high-intensity exercise, making physiological and thermoregulatory responses critical for performance.
Controlled simulation protocols are increasingly used in sports to study physiological changes and intervention efficacy in sport-specific contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a novel exercise protocol that accurately simulates the physiological requirements of elite junior squash match-play.
To provide a tool for coaches and sports scientists to objectively investigate performance interventions in squash.

Main Methods:

Eight elite junior squash players participated in a randomized crossover study.
Players completed a standard squash match and a squash-specific incremental exercise protocol (multistage squash test [MST]) followed by a squash simulation protocol (SSP).
Physiological responses including heart rate, blood lactate, and rating of perceived exertion were measured during both conditions.

Main Results:

The MST protocol elicited near-maximal physiological responses.
The SSP duration (12.2 min) was comparable to actual match-play duration (10.0 min).
Peak and mean heart rates, and peak ratings of perceived exertion were similar between the SSP and match-play, indicating high physiological replication.

Conclusions:

The developed squash simulation protocol (SSP) effectively replicates the physiological demands of elite junior squash match-play.
The SSP offers a valuable, controlled, and sport-specific tool for researching training programs, nutritional supplements, and thermoregulation strategies in squash.