Ground Reaction Forces and Sprint Performance

Abstract: We aimed to clarify the mechanical determinants of sprinting performance during acceleration and maximal speed phases of a single sprint, using ground reaction forces (GRFs). While 18 male athletes performed a 60-m sprint, GRF was measured at every step over a 50-m distance from the start. Variables during the entire acceleration phase were approximated …

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Acute Effects of Overspeed Stimuli with Towing System on Athletic Sprint Performance: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Abstract: Overspeed-based training is widely used to improve athletes’ maximum running speed and towing systems are one of the most frequently employed methods for this purpose. However, the effectiveness of this modality has not been thoroughly determined. This review analyzes the acute effects of overspeed conditions with towing systems in sprinters. The articles were searched, …

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The Effect of Static Stretching Exercise on Flexibility and Speed Ability in Young Football Players

Training programmes for young football players are designed to stimulate an optimal development of physical performances relevant to the football game. The primary aim of this research is to establish the effect of the static stretching exercise on the motor abilities (flexibility and speed) of young football players. A total of 24 young football players …

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Antigravity Training and Injury Rehabilitation

Abstract: Anti-gravity treadmill training is a therapeutic option to help recovering runners return to activity after injury. This current concept paper provides a synopsis of the latest evidence of the biomechanical and metabolic changes that occur with body weight support (BWS) treadmill training, effects of antigravity treadmill training on clinical outcomes and clinical case studies in injured …

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Effects of Speed Bounding on Different Sloped Surface on Muscle Activation in Youth Male Sprinters

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a dose-response relationship between muscle activity during a propulsive phase of speed bounding on sloped surfaces in youth male sprinters. In a randomized, crossover counterbalanced design, 12 male sprinters (age: 15.75 [+ or -] 0.45 yrs, height: 1.72 [+ or -] 0.06 m), performed …

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Impact of Sled Loads on Performance and Kinematics of Elite Sprinters and Rugby Players

Purpose: To examine the changes in resisted sprint performance and kinematics provoked by different sled loads in elite sprinters and rugby players.  Methods: Eight elite male sprinters and 10 rugby union players performed 20-m sprints under 3 loading conditions (0%, 20%, and 60% body mass [BM]). Sprint time was measured in 0 to 5, 5 to 10, …

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Acute Effects of Overspeed Stimuli With Towing System on Athletic Sprint Performance: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Abstract: Overspeed-based training is widely used to improve athletes’ maximum running speed and towing systems are one of the most frequently employed methods for this purpose. However, the effectiveness of this modality has not been thoroughly determined. This review analyzes the acute effects of overspeed conditions with towing systems in sprinters. The articles were searched, …

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Core Training and Agility, Anaerobic Power and Speed of Young Soccer Players

Abstract: Football players must be physically fit, technically adept, strategically well-equipped, and mentally prepared to withstand the pressures of the game. Among those essential components, physical fitness is the basis. So, coaches implemented aerobics, strength, and power training for large muscle groups. However, the core muscles, which assist maintain balance, transform stored energy into explosive …

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Strength Training, Plyometric Training and Sprinting Speed

Abstract: Sprinting speed plays a crucial role in many sports, and it is considered a fundamental motor skill. Various training methods can be used to improve sprinting speed. Researchers have shown strength and plyometric training (PT) to be effective in improving sprinting speed. However, most studies have reviewed the effects of strength and PT on …

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Resisted Sled Sprint Training  

Abstract Background: Based on recent findings regarding the mechanical determinants of sprint performance, resisted sled sprint (RSS) training may provide an effective tool for the improvement of sprint acceleration and maximal velocity. However, the volume and intensity for effective RSS training in different populations is unclear. Objectives: The primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of RSS …

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