Neuromuscular, physiological and endocrine responses to a maximal speed training session in elite games players

by admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Publications

The aim of this study was to determine the acute neuromuscular, biochemical and endocrine responses to a maximal speed training (MST) session. Eighteen male rugby players completed the protocol, which involved performing six maximal effort repetitions of 50 m running...

The effect of session order on the physiological, neuromuscular, and endocrine responses to maximal speed and weight training sessions over a 24-hour period

by admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Publications

Objectives: Athletes are often required to undertake multiple training sessions on the same day with these sessions needing to be sequenced correctly to allow the athlete to maximize the responses of each session. We examined the acute effect of strength and speed...

The neuromuscular, biochemical and endocrine responses to a single session verses double session training day in elite athletes

by admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Publications

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the acute neuromuscular, biochemical, and endocrine responses of a training day consisting of a speed session only to performing a speed and weight training session on the same day Methods: Fifteen male academy level rugby...

Reliability of bounce drop jump parameters within elite male rugby players

by admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Publications

Background: The aims of the study were to investigate the number of familiarisation sessions required to establish reliability of the bounce drop jump (BDJ) and subsequent reliability once familiarisation is achieved. Method: Seventeen trained male athletes completed...

The neuromuscular, biochemical, endocrine and mood responses to small-sided games training in professional soccer

by admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Publications

The 24h responses to small-sided games (SSG) soccer training were characterized. Professional soccer players (n=16) performed SSG’s (4vs4 + goalkeepers; 6×7-min, 2-min inter-set recovery) with performance (peak-power output, PPO; jump height, JH),...