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Kyriacou-Rossi A, Hadjicharalambous M, Zaras N. The Influence of Strength Level on Handball-Specific Fitness Elements Between Stronger and Weaker Professional Players. J Strength Cond Res 2024; 38:966-975. [PMID: 38090984 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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ABSTRACT Kyriacou-Rossi, A, Hadjicharalambous, M, and Zaras, N. The influence of strength level on handball-specific fitness elements between stronger and weaker professional players. J Strength Cond Res 38(5): 966-975, 2024-The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of strength level between stronger and weaker handball players on handball specific fitness elements and to explore the correlations between strength and sport-specific fitness elements. Twenty-one professional male handball-players (age: 25.9 ± 6.9 years; mass: 87.9 ± 13.9 kg; height: 1.81 ± 0.08 m), participated in the study. Players were divided into the stronger (SG) and weaker group (WG) according to their relative to body mass 1 repetition maximum strength (1RM). Measurements included body composition, countermovement jump (CMJ), isometric leg extension peak torque (IPT) and rate of torque development (RTD), 5-step long-jump, 0-20 m linear sprint, T-half test, throwing velocity, and 1RM in bench press and squat. No significant difference was found for body composition between SG and WG ( p > 0.05). However, SG had significantly higher CMJ height (21.5%, p = 0.002), IPT (22.4%, p = 0.008), RTD relative to body mass ( p < 0.05), 5-step long jump (10.9%, p = 0.005), lower 0-20 linear sprint (-6.3%, p = 0.012), lower T-half test time trial (-7.3%, p = 0.001), and higher throwing velocity compared with WG ( p < 0.05). When all players included in one group, large to very large correlations were found between 1RM strength and IPT with fat-free mass ( r = 0.518-0.774) and throwing velocity ( r = 0.472-0.819). Very large correlations were found between RTD with fat-free mass ( r = 0.760) and throwing velocity ( r = 0.780-0.835). Stronger players have greater performance in all handball-fitness attributes compared with their weaker counterparts. The significant correlations between handball-specific fitness elements with strength and RTD suggest that strength training is essential for handball players as it may link to higher on court performance.
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- Andreas Kyriacou-Rossi
- Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Comparison between Dry-Land and Swimming Priming on 50 m Crawl Performance in Well-Trained Adolescent Swimmers. Sports (Basel) 2022; 10:sports10040052. [PMID: 35447862 PMCID: PMC9031988 DOI: 10.3390/sports10040052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of dry-land priming (DLP) versus swimming priming (SP) on the 50 m crawl performance of well-trained adolescent swimmers. Thirteen adolescent swimmers were randomly assigned to perform either a DLP or SP 24 h prior to a 50 m sprint crawl time-trial. Baseline measurements included a 50 m sprint crawl time-trial as a control (C) condition, the evaluation of body composition, countermovement jump (CMJ), isometric peak torque (IPT), and rate of torque development (RTD). Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was obtained following the DLP and SP programs. Both DLP and SP significantly decreased the 50 m crawl time-trial, by −2.51 ± 2.43% and −2.59 ± 1.89% (p < 0.01), respectively, compared with the C time-trial. RPE was not different between DLP and SP (p = 0.919). CMJ performance remained unchanged after DLP and SP programs compared with the C trial (p > 0.05). The percentage decrease in the 50 m crawl after DLP was significantly correlated with the percentage decrease in the 50 m crawl following SP (r = 0.720, p = 0.006). CMJ power, lean body mass, IPT, and RTD were significantly correlated with 50 m crawl performance. These results suggest that both DLP and SP strategies, when applied 24 h prior to a 50 m crawl time-trial, may enhance performance in well-trained adolescent swimmers.
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Spehnjak M, Gušić M, Molnar S, Baić M, Andrašić S, Selimi M, Mačak D, Madić DM, Žilič Fišer S, Sporiš G, Trajković N. Body Composition in Elite Soccer Players from Youth to Senior Squad. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:4982. [PMID: 34067121 PMCID: PMC8125322 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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There is a strong relationship between body composition and performance in male soccer players. This study aimed to display an optimal body height and weight, and body composition profile of male soccer players for four competitive age groups. This cross-sectional study included four groups: U-15 (n = 152), U-17 (n = 154), U-19 (n = 61), and seniors (n = 27). Body height and weight were measured under standard conditions, and the bioelectrical impedance analyzer (BIA) analyzed body composition. On average, soccer players in the U-15 group had significantly lower body height, weight, body mass index, skeletal muscle mass, fat-free mass, total body water and basal metabolic rate than U-17, U-19 and seniors, but a higher percentage of body fat than U-17 and U-19, p < 0.05. In addition, the results show significant non-linear increases in body height, weight and body composition as the age of soccer players increases, with the exception of the percentage of body fat mass, which tends to significantly decrease with age. The main findings of this study are that body fat mass remains stable and similar across all age groups, including in the senior squad.
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- Marijan Spehnjak
- Archdiocese of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (D.M.); (D.M.M.)
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (M.G.); (S.M.)
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (M.G.); (S.M.)
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.B.); (G.S.)
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- Faculty of Economics, University of Novi Sad, 24000 Subotica, Serbia;
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Prishtina, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo;
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- Archdiocese of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (D.M.); (D.M.M.)
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- Archdiocese of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (D.M.); (D.M.M.)
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.B.); (G.S.)
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Nis, 18000 Nis, Serbia
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Sarabia JM, Doménech C, Roche E, Vicente-Salar N, Reina R. Anthropometrical Features of Para-Footballers According to Their Cerebral Palsy Profiles and Compared to Controls. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E9071. [PMID: 33291750 PMCID: PMC7730112 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17239071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cerebral palsy (CP) football is a team para-sport practiced by para-athletes with eligible impairments of hypertonia, athetosis, and ataxia. This study aimed: (1) to describe the anthropometrical and body composition profiles of international CP para-footballers with different CP profiles (i.e., spastic diplegia, athetosis/ataxia, spastic hemiplegia, and minimum impairment); (2) to analyze the differences between both affected/nondominant and nonaffected/dominant sides; and (3) to compare the sample of international-level CP para-footballers (n = 141) with a sample of highly trained able-bodied footballers (n = 39). Anthropometric measures included four breadths, nine girths, and six skinfolds, while body composition was measured through fat mass (including Carter's, Faulkner's, and Withers' equations), muscle mass (Lee's equation), and bone mass (Rocha's and Martin's equations). This study found differences between the able-bodied footballers and the following impairment profiles: spastic diplegia (skinfolds); ataxia/athetosis (corrected calf of the nondominant side, and calf skinfolds for both sides); and spastic hemiplegia (all measurements excepting femur breadth, and thigh and ankle girths). No differences were found between para-athletes with minimum impairment and the able-bodied footballers. This study demonstrates that football players with or without physical impairments of hypertonia athetosis or ataxia may be considered homogeneous in shape when dominant size is compared. Besides, the study provides reference scores on anthropometric measures and body composition of international-level CP para-footballers that can help sports coaches and physical trainers to monitor physical fitness of their para-athletes.
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- José M. Sarabia
- Sports Research Centre, Department of Sport Sciences, Miguel Hernández University, 03202 Elche, Spain; (J.M.S.); (C.D.)
- Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain; (E.R.); (N.V.-S.)
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- Sports Research Centre, Department of Sport Sciences, Miguel Hernández University, 03202 Elche, Spain; (J.M.S.); (C.D.)
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- Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain; (E.R.); (N.V.-S.)
- Department of Applied Biology-Nutrition, Institute of Bioengineering, Miguel Hernandez University, 03202 Elche, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain; (E.R.); (N.V.-S.)
- Department of Applied Biology-Nutrition, Institute of Bioengineering, Miguel Hernandez University, 03202 Elche, Spain
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- Sports Research Centre, Department of Sport Sciences, Miguel Hernández University, 03202 Elche, Spain; (J.M.S.); (C.D.)
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Suarez-Arrones L, Petri C, Maldonado RA, Torreno N, Munguía-Izquierdo D, Di Salvo V, Méndez-Villanueva A. Body fat assessment in elite soccer players: cross-validation of different field methods. SCI MED FOOTBALL 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/24733938.2018.1445871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Luis Suarez-Arrones
- Football Performance & Science Department, Aspire Academy, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Sports and Computer Science, Section of Physical Education and Sports, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
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- Sports Medicine Center. Clinical and Experimental Medicine Department-School of Sports Medicine, University of Florence, Italy
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- Department of Sports and Computer Science, Section of Physical Education and Sports, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Sports and Computer Science, Section of Physical Education and Sports, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Sports and Computer Science, Section of Physical Education and Sports, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
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- Football Performance & Science Department, Aspire Academy, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Italy
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- Football Performance & Science Department, Aspire Academy, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Sports and Computer Science, Section of Physical Education and Sports, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
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