Effects of a short-term pre-season training programme on the body composition and anaerobic performance of professional rugby union players
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Auswirkungen eines kurzfristigenTrainingsprogramms in der Vorbereitungsphase auf die Körperzusammensetzung und auf die anaerobe Leistung eines professionellen Rugby-Union-Spielers |
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Autor: | Argus, Christos K.; Gill, Nicholas; Keogh, Justin W.L.; Hopkins, Will G.; Beaven, C. Martyn |
Erschienen in: | Journal of sports sciences |
Veröffentlicht: | 28 (2010), 6, S. 679-686, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 0264-0414, 1466-447X |
DOI: | 10.1080/02640411003645695 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU201104003379 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
Pre-season rugby training develops the physical requisites for competition and consists of a high volume of resistance training and anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. However, the effects of a rugby union pre-season in professional athletes are currently unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of a 4-week pre-season on 33 professional rugby union players. Bench press and box squat increased moderately (13.6 kg, 90% confidence limits ±2.9 kg and 17.6 ± 8.0 kg, respectively) over the training phase. Small decreases in bench throw (70.6 ± 53.5 W), jump squat (280.1 ± 232.4 W), and fat mass (1.4 ± 0.4 kg) were observed. In addition, small increases were seen in fat-free mass (2.0 ± 0.6 kg) and flexed upper-arm girth (0.6 ± 0.2 cm), while moderate increases were observed in mid-thigh girth (1.9 ± 0.5 cm) and perception of fatigue (0.6 ± 0.4 units). Increases in strength and body composition were observed in elite rugby union players after 4 weeks of intensive pre-season training, but this may have been the result of a return to fitness levels prior to the off-season. Decreases in power may reflect high training volumes and increases in perceived of fatigue. Verf.-Referat