Effects of high-intensity interval training versus sprint interval training during the second wave of COVID-19 lockdown on soccer players

Thomakos, Pierros; Spyrou, Konstantinos

doi:10.1016/j.apunsm.2023.100414

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“…For example, since the temporary lockdown, leagues have had to play more games than usual in a short period of time to finish on time, and there have been reports of a noticeable increase in player variability and injuries due to long breaks and a lack of training ( Seshadri et al, 2021 ). Studies of possible performance declines during COVID-19’s disruption of matches and soccer-related training have shown declines in sprint and jump tests, which may be related to a reduction in soccer-related (group) training during lockdown ( Pierros and Spyrou, 2023 ). Several studies have examined actual performance and injury rates before and after COVID-19 disruptions in matches and training in several European professional men’s soccer leagues ( Thron et al, 2021 , 2022 ).…”

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Soccer’s AI transformation: deep learning’s analysis of soccer’s pandemic research evolution

Lee,

Song,

Kim

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionThis paper aims to identify and compare changes in trends and research interests in soccer articles from before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsWe compared research interests and trends in soccer-related journal articles published before COVID-19 (2018–2020) and during the COVID-19 pandemic (2021–2022) using Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) topic modeling.ResultsIn both periods, we categorized the social sciences into psychology, sociology, business, and technology, with some interdisciplinary research topics identified, and we identified changes during the COVID-19 pandemic period, including a new approach to home advantage. Furthermore, Sports science and sports medicine had a vast array of subject areas and topics, but some similar themes emerged in both periods and found changes before and during COVID-19. These changes can be broadly categorized into (a) Social Sciences and Technology; (b) Performance training approaches; (c) injury part of body. With training topics being more prominent than match performance during the pandemic; and changes within injuries, with the lower limbs becoming more prominent than the head during the pandemic.ConclusionNow that the pandemic has ended, soccer environments and routines have returned to pre-pandemic levels, but the environment that have changed during the pandemic provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners in the field of soccer to detect post-pandemic changes and identify trends and future directions for research.

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Soccer’s AI transformation: deep learning’s analysis of soccer’s pandemic research evolution

Lee,

Song,

Kim

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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The effects of two different concurrent training programs on specific performance, physiological and biochemical parameters in soccer players

Arslan,

Pinar,

Ciloglu

2024

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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The study examined the effects of two concurrent training models, one being an eight-week High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and the other, High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) both with additional strength training (S), on physiological parameters (blood lactate concentration and heart rate), athlete's performance (maximal strength, explosive power, aerobic endurance, 20 m sprint), and biochemical outputs. The study involved a total of 21 young males playing with amateur soccer licenses for at least 2 years divided into three groups. One group received S + HIIT training, second group received S + HIFT training and the control group continued their soccer-specific training. Both the experimental and the control groups underwent pre- and post-tests and while only the experimental groups underwent an eight-week training program. Pre- and post-tests of the all the participants included measurements of body composition, adaptation studies, trial measurements, biochemical blood, aerobic endurance measurements, sprint tests, and strength measurements. The Mixed Design ANOVA analysis was utilized to examine the performance, physiological, and biochemical data of the participants before and after the experiment. Concurrent training models were effective in increasing athletic performance (VO2max, CMJ, 1RM bench press and Yo-Yo test) and physiological outcomes during recovery (HR, blood lactate, Borg Scale) compared to the control group with traditional training. There was no significant difference between the biochemical changes in the S + HIIT, S + HIFT and control groups during the trial period. In summary, both concurrent training (CT) models had positive effects on sports performance and physiological outcomes, but not on biochemical outcomes.

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Effects of high-intensity interval training on strength, speed, and endurance performance among racket sports players: A systematic review

Liu,

Abdullah,

Abu Saad

2024

PLoS ONE

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This study aims to present a critical review of the existing literature on the effects of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on strength, speed, and endurance performance among racket sports athletes. This study conducted a systematic literature review by PRISMA guidelines. Various well-known academic and scientific databases were used for research collection, including PubMed, EBSCOhost, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Out of 27 relevant studies, 10 were selected for inclusion in this systematic review, all meeting the required inclusion criteria. The quality of each study was assessed using the PEDro scale, with scores ranging from 3 to 5 for the selected studies. HIIT was found to improve racket players’ VO2 max (maximum oxygen uptake), running and repetitive sprint performance, jumping performance, and hitting speed during play. Current findings indicate that HIIT can significantly benefit athletic performance. Long-term HIIT allows athletes to enhance their power while improving crucial variables related to both aerobic and anaerobic endurance. This anaerobic endurance and explosive power type is particularly vital for racket sports players. For example, athletes in table tennis and badminton must exert maximum effort during high-intensity middle and back-court play. Racket athletes also need to maintain a stable state while preserving ball speed and positioning, and must quickly recover to prepare for the next rally. This training mechanism can assist athletes in honing their skills and achieving more efficient hitting quality. Therefore, this paper recommends that racket sports athletes incorporate HIIT into their regular training routines. The suggested frequency is three times per week, with each training session lasting 30–40 minutes, and a total duration of six to eight weeks. Trial registration. Systematic Review Registration: [https://inplasy.com/], identififier[INPLASY20230080].

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Effects of high-intensity interval training versus sprint interval training during the second wave of COVID-19 lockdown on soccer players

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Soccer’s AI transformation: deep learning’s analysis of soccer’s pandemic research evolution

Soccer’s AI transformation: deep learning’s analysis of soccer’s pandemic research evolution

The effects of two different concurrent training programs on specific performance, physiological and biochemical parameters in soccer players

Effects of high-intensity interval training on strength, speed, and endurance performance among racket sports players: A systematic review

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