Concurrent repeated-sprint and resistance training with superimposed vibrations in rugby players.
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
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.