Biological determinants of track and field throwing performance

N Zaras, AN Stasinaki, G Terzis - Journal of Functional Morphology and …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Track and field throwing performance is determined by a number of biomechanical and
biological factors which are affected by long-term training. Although much of the research …

Effects of rest interval and training intensity on jumping performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis investigating post-activation performance enhancement

Y Chen, Q Su, J Yang, G Li, S Zhang, Y Lv… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background: There is no clear agreement regarding the ideal rest interval and training
intensity to optimize post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) after barbell squat …

Rate of force development, muscle architecture, and performance in elite weightlifters

N Zaras, AN Stasinaki… - … journal of sports …, 2020 - journals.humankinetics.com
Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between
weightlifting performance and the rate of force development (RFD), muscle architecture, and …

Phase-specific changes in rate of force development and muscle morphology throughout a block periodized training cycle in weightlifters

DG Suarez, S Mizuguchi, WG Hornsby, AJ Cunanan… - Sports, 2019 - mdpi.com
The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinetic and morphological adaptations that
occur during distinct phases of a block periodized training cycle in weightlifters. Athlete …

[PDF][PDF] Effect of a 6-week plyometric training on power, muscle strength, and rate of force development in young competitive karate athletes

C Ioannides, A Apostolidis… - Journal of Physical …, 2020 - researchgate.net
Abstract Problem Statement: The performance in Karate mainly depends on aerobic
capacity but particularly on explosive muscular strength production. Plyometric training has …

Seasonal changes in anthropometry, body composition, and physical fitness and the relationships with sporting success in young sub-elite judo athletes: An …

O Prieske, H Chaabene, M Gäbler, M Herz… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
This exploratory study aimed to monitor long-term seasonal developments in measures of
anthropometry, body composition, and physical fitness in young judo athletes, and to …

Manipulation of dietary intake on changes in circulating testosterone concentrations

A Zamir, T Ben-Zeev, JR Hoffman - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Elevations in the circulating concentration of androgens are thought to have a positive effect
on the anabolic processes leading to improved athletic performance. Anabolic-androgenic …

The influence of repeated drop jump training on countermovement jump performance

L He, YG Li, C Wu, S Yao, Y Su… - Applied bionics and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Countermovement jump (CMJ) is used to assess athletic performance of the lower limbs.
Drop jump (DJ) is an effect training method that can improve athlete's jumping performance …

Weight cutting in female UFC fighters

C Evans, C Stull, G Sanders, A Ricci… - Journal of the …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background It is common practice for fight sport athletes to use a variety of weight
manipulation strategies to compete in desired weight classes. Although numerous studies …

Effects of high-intensity interval training with specific techniques on jumping ability and change of direction speed in karate athletes: an inter-individual analysis

A Ojeda-Aravena, T Herrera-Valenzuela… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
This study investigated the effect of 4weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with
specific techniques and analyzed inter-individual variability [classified in responders (Rs) …