Sports periodization has traditionally focused on the exercise aspect of athletic preparation,
while neglecting the integration of other elements that can impact an athlete's readiness for …

Purpose The aim of this review is to summarize the current scientific knowledge about
acceleration and deceleration demands during football training. Methods A systematic …

The aim of this article was to systematically review the methods adopted to collect and
interpret external training load (ETL) using microtechnology incorporating global positioning …

This study aimed to examine Global Positioning System (GPS) determined movement
patterns across the 5 most common playing formations (4-4-2; 4-3-3; 3-5-2; 3-4-3; 4-2-3-1) …

Purpose The aim of this study was to examine the effects of aerobic high-intensity training
with reduced volume and training cessation on body composition and physical fitness after …

Background: Although Yo-Yo intermittent tests are frequently used in a variety of sports and
research studies to determine physical fitness, no structured reference exists for comparison …

Background Single-item athlete self-report measures consist of a single question to assess a
dimension of wellbeing. These methods are recommended and frequently used for athlete …

Knowledge of optimal technical performance is used to determine match strategy and the
design of training programs. Previous studies in men's soccer have identified certain …

Female soccer players are exposed to specific physical demands during matches, which
vary according to the standard of play. Existing studies have largely focused on quantifying …

The objectives of this study were to (i) describe soccer training (eg, volume, types),
anthropometry, body composition, and physical fitness and (ii) compute associations …