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Luvanor Santana da Silva1, Nasto Rabelo Trindade Neto, João Paulo Lopes-Silva
1Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, CAV, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil; Department of Physical Education, University Center CESMAC, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil; and Postgraduate Program in Nutrition-PPGNUT, Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceio, Brazil.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and standard judo training (SJT) appear most effective for enhancing judo athletes' performance. These methods show greater physiological and neuromuscular adaptations compared to other training protocols.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Combat Sports Research
Background:
- Judo performance relies on a combination of technical skill, strength, and endurance.
- Optimizing training protocols is crucial for enhancing neuromuscular adaptation and specific performance in judo athletes.
- A systematic review is needed to consolidate current research on various training methods used in judo.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and describe diverse training protocols utilized by judo athletes.
- To compare the effectiveness of different training methods, including resistance training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), sprint interval training (IT), standard judo training (SJT), and aerobic training (AT).
- To identify which training protocols yield the greatest physiological and neuromuscular adaptations in judo athletes.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Cochrane databases.
- Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria, adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Search terms encompassed martial arts, judo, physical endurance, conditioning, and various training modalities.
Main Results:
- Out of 9,230 initial articles, 19 studies met the inclusion criteria.
- Standard judo training (SJT) was used in 94.7% of studies, while high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength training were each included in 57.9%.
- HIIT and SJT demonstrated superior effects on physiological and neuromuscular adaptations in judo athletes compared to other training methods.
Conclusions:
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and standard judo training (SJT) appear to be the most effective protocols for improving judo athlete performance.
- These methods promote significant physiological and neuromuscular adaptations, suggesting their importance in training regimens.
- Further research may explore combined training strategies and their impact on specific judo-related performance metrics.
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