Activation of the gluteus maximus during performance of the back squat, split squat and barbell hip thrust and the relationship with maximal sprinting [PDF]
The purpose of this research was to compare muscle activation of the gluteus maximus and ground reaction force between the barbell hip thrust, back squat, and split squat and to determine the relationship between these outcomes and vertical and ...
Andersen +37 more
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Kinematic characteristics of barefoot sprinting in habitually shod children [PDF]
Background. Anecdotally, a wide variety of benefits of barefoot running have been advocated by numerous individuals. The influence of the alterations in the properties of the shoe on the running movement has been demonstrated in adults at submaximal ...
Keogh, Justin W.L. +6 more
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The relationship between micronutrient intake and cardiorespiratory endurance and speed in adolescent basketball athletes in Makassar [PDF]
Adequate micronutrient intake is essential for supporting physiological processes related to aerobic capacity and speed performance in athletes, yet evidence regarding its association with cardiorespiratory endurance and sprint performance remains ...
Ichsania Nurul +3 more
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Lower limb stiffness and maximal sprint speed in 11-16-year-old boys [PDF]
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between vertical stiffness, leg stiffness and maximal sprint speed in a large cohort of 11-16-year-old boys.
Bret +29 more
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Relationships Between Repeated Sprint Testing, Speed, and Endurance
Repeated sprint testing is gaining popularity in team sports, but the methods of data analysis and relationships to speed and endurance qualities are not well described. We compared three different methods for analyzing repeated sprint test results, and we quantified relationships between repeated sprints, short sprints, and endurance test scores. Well-
Pyne, David +4 more
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Are aerobic fitness and repeated sprint ability linked to fatigue in professional soccer match-play? A pilot study [PDF]
This investigation examined the association between aerobic fitness and repeated sprint ability and match-related fatigue in 9 professional outfield soccer players.
Carling, C. +4 more
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Effects of deceptive running speed on physiology, perceptual responses, and performance during sprint-distance triathlon [PDF]
Objective This study examined the effects of speed deception on performance, physiological and perceptual responses, and pacing during sprint-distance triathlon running. Methods Eight competitive triathletes completed three simulated sprint-distance
Astorino +44 more
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The effects of a four week primary and secondary speed training protocol on 40 yard sprint times in female college soccer players [PDF]
Improvements in running speed have been attributed to both primary and secondary speed training techniques. Primary techniques involve attention to running mechanics and form, and secondary techniques involve resisted or assisted sprinting.
Barnes, Jeremy Thomas +2 more
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Inter-Unit Consistency and Validity of 10-Hz GNSS Units in Straight-Line Sprint Running
The present study aimed to investigate the inter-unit consistency and validity of multiple 10-Hz Catapult Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) units in measuring straight-line sprint distances and speeds.
Amandeep Kaur Chahal +3 more
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Does SAQ training improve the speed and flexibility of young soccer players? A randomized controlled trial [PDF]
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 12-week speed, agility and quickness (SAQ) training program on speed and flexibility in young soccer players. One hundred and thirty-two soccer players were randomly assigned to experimental (EG; n =
Amiri-Khorasani +41 more
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