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Performance and physiological responses to repeated-sprint and jump sequences.
1Laboratory of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation, EA 3300, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Picardie, Jules Verne, Amiens, France. martin.buchheit@u-picardie.fr
European Journal of Applied Physiology
|August 3, 2010
Summary
Adding jumps to repeated sprints in team sports increases physiological load and impairs sprint performance. This suggests combined sprint and jump training enhances athlete conditioning.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Team sports demand repeated high-intensity efforts, including sprints and jumps.
- Understanding the physiological impact of combined sprint-jump sequences is crucial for training.
- Previous research has not fully elucidated the effects of integrating jumps within repeated sprint protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the performance and physiological responses to repeated-sprint and jump sequences in team-sport athletes.
- To compare the effects of incorporating jumps during recovery intervals of repeated sprints versus sprints alone.
- To determine if combined sprint-jump training enhances physiological load and impacts sprint performance.
Main Methods:
- Thirteen team-sport players performed repeated sprints (straight-line and shuttle) with and without interspersed jumps.
- Measurements included mean sprint times, rate of perceived exertion (RPE), oxygen uptake (V(O)₂), blood lactate ([La](b)), and vastus lateralis deoxygenation ([HHb]).
- Statistical analysis used qualitative analysis to determine the probability of differences between conditions.
Main Results:
- Sprint times were significantly longer when jumps were included in the recovery periods.
- Incorporating jumps increased RPE, oxygen uptake, blood lactate, and vastus lateralis deoxygenation.
- The correlation between sprint and jump abilities was generally large-to-very-large.
Conclusions:
- Repeated sprint and jump abilities are distinct but complementary qualities in team sports.
- The addition of jumps during repeated-sprint sequences negatively impacts sprinting performance.
- This combined training method may serve as an effective practice for increasing physiological stress and conditioning.
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