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Concurrent repeated-sprint and resistance training with superimposed vibrations in rugby players.

International journal of sports physiology and performance
July 1, 2014
Luis Suarez-Arrones et al. (6 authors)
Comparative StudyJournal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to compare the effects of repeated-sprint training (RST) alone versus combined RST and resistance training with superimposed vibrations on repeated-sprint ability and lower-body power output in male rugby players.

Results Summary

Combined RST and resistance training led to greater improvements in repeated-sprint performance and muscle power output compared to RST alone. While both groups showed substantial improvements in RSA mean time and squat absolute power, only the combined training group saw significant gains in RSA best time and normalized squat power output.

Population

Male rugby players (n=20, divided into two groups of 10).

Effective Dosage

RST group: 2 days/week; RS+ST group: RST 1 day/week + squat resistance training with superimposed vibrations 1 day/week (volume matched to RST).

Duration

6 weeks

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (10)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
repeated-sprint training (RST)
increase
RSA mean time (RSA(mean))
male rugby players
+2.3%
Substantial improvements
#1
repeated-sprint training (RST)
decrease
RSA percent decrement (%Dec)
male rugby players
-25.6%
Substantial improvements
#2
repeated-sprint training (RST)
increase
squat absolute power output
male rugby players
+5.0%
Substantial improvements
#3
combined RST and resistance training with superimposed vibrations (RS+ST)
increase
RSA mean time (RSA(mean))
male rugby players
+4.1%
Substantial improvements
#4
combined RST and resistance training with superimposed vibrations (RS+ST)
decrease
RSA percent decrement (%Dec)
male rugby players
-23.2%
Substantial improvements
#5
combined RST and resistance training with superimposed vibrations (RS+ST)
increase
squat absolute power output
male rugby players
+17.2%
Substantial improvements
#6
combined RST and resistance training with superimposed vibrations (RS+ST)
increase
RSA best time (RSA(best))
male rugby players
+2.6%
Substantial improvements
#7
combined RST and resistance training with superimposed vibrations (RS+ST)
increase
squat power output normalized to body mass
male rugby players
+18.6%
Substantial improvements
#8
combined RST and resistance training
increase
repeated-sprint performance
male rugby players
-
induced improvements of greater magnitude
#9
combined RST and resistance training
increase
muscle power output
male rugby players
-
induced improvements of greater magnitude
#10
Abstract

PURPOSE: To examine the effect of repeated-sprint training (RST) vs combined RST and resistance training with superimposed vibrations on repeated-sprint ability (RSA) and lower-body power output in male rugby players. METHODS: Players were divided into 2 training groups. One group performed RST (n = 10) 2 d/wk and the other performed RST 1 d/wk and squat resistance training with superimposed vibrations on the second day (RS+ST; n = 10). The squat training was carried out with a volume similar (ie, number of sets and repetitions) to that of the RST. The training period lasted 6 wk, and it was carried out as a supplement to the regular rugby training sessions. RESULTS: Substantial improvements in RSA mean time (RSA(mean); +2.3%/ES: 0.77 vs +4.1%/ES: 0.91), RSA percent decrement (%Dec; -25.6%/ES: 1.70 vs -23.2%/ES: 0.99), and squat absolute power output (+5.0%/ES:0.36 vs +17.2%/ES: 0.93) were obtained in RST and RS+ST, respectively. Substantial improvements in RSA best time (RSA(best); +2.6%/ES: 0.61) and squat power output normalized to body mass (+18.6%/ES: 0.76) only occurred in RS+ST. Both pretest and posttest RSA(mean) were largely correlated with the RSA(best). However, there were only unclear, small to moderate correlations between individual changes in squat power output and either RSA(mean) or RSA(best). CONCLUSION: Combined RST and resistance training induced improvements of greater magnitude in both repeated-sprint performance and muscle power output than the RST alone. The lack of substantial correlations between individual changes in repeated-sprint and muscle-power performance suggests that the same subjects were not systematically low or high responders to both RST and strength training.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultFootballHumansMaleMuscle ContractionMuscle StrengthMuscle, SkeletalResistance TrainingRunningTime FactorsVibrationYoung Adult
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations27
Citations/Year2.5
Relative Citation Ratio1.80
NIH Percentile71.3%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.60
Normalized Score0.69
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