What do we Know about Complex-Contrast Training? A Systematic Scoping Review

RK Thapa, A Weldon, TT Freitas, D Boullosa… - Sports medicine …, 2024 - Springer
Background The complex-contrast training (CCT) method utilizes two exercises with different
loads and movement velocities in a set-by-set fashion to induce multiple neuromuscular …

Effects of complex training compared to resistance training alone on physical fitness of healthy individuals: A systematic review with meta-analysis

RK Thapa, HŞ Uysal, FM Clemente… - Journal of Sports …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Combining traditional resistance and ballistic exercises in a complex training (CT) format
has shown improved physical fitness compared to the control conditions. However, no meta …

Test-retest reliability and comparison of single-and dual-beam photocell timing system with video-based applications to measure linear and change of direction sprint …

RK Thapa, B Sarmah, T Singh… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
This study aimed to assess the test-retest reliability of untested single-and dual-beam timing
gates and compare them with previously validated video-based applications to measure …

[PDF][PDF] Does complex contrast training induce higher physical fitness improvement in stronger compared to weaker individuals?

RK Thapa, G Kumar - Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 2023 - mjssm.me
This study compared the effects of complex contrast training (CCT) on measures of physical
fitness in stronger compared to weaker individuals. Forty-one participants were initially …

Enhancing athletic performance with complex contrast training: A Delphi study of elite strength and conditioning coaches

J Luders, S Gleadhill, J Garrett… - International Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
This Delphi study identifies how elite strength and conditioning coaches prescribe complex
contrast training to team sport athletes. Thirty-eight elite strength and conditioning coaches …

[PDF][PDF] Intra-and inter-session reliability of countermovement jump and gait analysis in collegiate athletes measured using an inertial measurement unit (BTS G-Walk).

RK Thapa, G Kumar, G Kundu, P Yadav… - … Journal of Sports …, 2024 - researchgate.net
This study assessed the intra-and inter-session reliability of the inertial measurement unit
(IMU) in measuring countermovement jump (CMJ) and 10m-walking gait-related outcomes …

Effects of complex-descending versus traditional resistance training on physical fitness abilities of female team sports athletes

A Rathi, D Sharma, RK Thapa - Biomedical Human Kinetics, 2023 - sciendo.com
Results: ANCOVA with baseline scores as covariates revealed significant between-group
differences for 10 m and 30 m linear sprint, CODS, SLJ, and Cooper 12-min run test after the …

Validity and reliability of an inertial measurement unit (bts g-walk) for measurement of countermovement jump height: A pilot-study

S Kumar, J Singh, P Pradhan, S Kumar… - Journal of Anthropology …, 2023 - jaspe.ac.me
This pilot-study aimed to analyse the validity and reliability of an inertial measurement unit
(IMU; BTS G-walk) for measuring the countermovement jump (CMJ) height. Sixteen …

Effects of complex-contrast training on physical fitness in male field hockey athletes

RK Thapa, G Kumar, A Weldon, J Moran… - Biomedical Human …, 2023 - sciendo.com
Study aim: This study aimed to examine the effects of a six-week complex-contrast training
(CCT) intervention on the physical fitness of male field hockey athletes. Material and …

The effect of complex contrast training with different training frequency on the physical performance of youth soccer players: a randomized study

H Barra-Moura, JG Vieira, FZ Werneck, M Wilk… - PeerJ, 2024 - peerj.com
Background Complex contrast training (CCT) is potentially an efficient method to improve
physical abilities such as muscle strength, power output, speed, agility, are extremely …