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Periodisation Strategies: A Meta-Analysis Unravelling the Impact on Optimising Athletic Peak Performance
1Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Summary
Periodisation training significantly enhances athletes' peak performance by optimizing training loads. Implementing structured periodisation models is crucial for maximizing athletic potential before major competitions.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Athletic performance optimization is critical for competitive success.
- Periodisation training is a widely adopted strategy to enhance peak performance.
- Understanding the effect size of periodisation is essential for evidence-based training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of various periodisation approaches on athletic performance.
- To determine the effect size of periodisation in improving athletes' peak performance.
- To synthesize findings from existing studies on periodisation and peak performance.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of six studies.
- Inclusion of studies assessing periodisation effects on athletes' peak performance.
- Analysis of performance metrics such as jump height and speed.
Main Results:
- Periodisation training demonstrates a positive effect size in improving athletes' peak performance.
- The analysis synthesized data from 121 participants across the included studies.
- Random and fixed effect models were used to depict cumulative results.
Conclusions:
- Periodisation is a practical and effective approach for optimizing athletes' peak performance.
- Adherence to established training principles is vital when incorporating periodisation.
- Further research may explore specific periodisation models for different sports.
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