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Paula Barreiros Debien1, Bernardo Miloski2, Francisco Zacaron Werneck3
1Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Journal of Athletic Training
|July 31, 2020
Summary
Rhythmic gymnasts experienced poor recovery during half the season, especially during competitions. Proper training load management is crucial for optimal performance and athlete well-being.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Rhythmic Gymnastics Training
Background:
- Rhythmic gymnastics demands high technical skill and physical/artistic capacity.
- Training load and recovery patterns in rhythmic gymnasts are not well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate training load and recovery dynamics in professional rhythmic gymnasts over a full season.
Main Methods:
- A cohort study involving eight elite Brazilian rhythmic gymnasts over 43 weeks.
- Utilized session rating of perceived exertion (session-RPE) and total quality recovery (TQR) for daily monitoring.
- Calculated weekly internal training load (wITL) and acute:chronic workload ratio.
Main Results:
- Mean weekly internal training load (wITL) was 10,381 ± 4894 AU, with session-RPE at 5.0 ± 1.6 and TQR at 12.8 ± 1.3.
- Gymnasts were poorly recovered (TQR < 13) for 50.9% of the season, particularly during competitive periods.
- Training load increased across competitive periods, and load variables inversely correlated with recovery.
Conclusions:
- Training load and recovery fluctuate significantly throughout a rhythmic gymnastics season, especially around competitions.
- Effective training load distribution is essential for ensuring gymnasts compete in a fully recovered state.
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