Physiological effects of tapering in highly trained athletes

Shepley, Brooke R.; MacDougall, J. D.; Cipriano, Nick; Sutton, J. R.; Tarnopolsky, Mark A.; Coates, G.

doi:10.1152/jappl.1992.72.2.706

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“…It has been reported decreasing at maximum oxygen uptake by result of reducing training intensity and volume at the transition phases of periodization in football. Increasing intensity of aerobic energy system training with some other way without manipulating actual volume and intensity factors such as distance and speed with minimum side eff ect on recovery and fatigue by result of completion phase may help researcher to minimizing at VO 2 max reduction (Shepley et al, 1992). Th is study investigated eff ect of interval training (moderate intensity-aerobic energy system) with blood fl ow restriction on the aerobic performance and rate of perceived exertion.…”

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Interval Training with Blood Flow Restriction on Aerobic Performance among Young Soccer Players at Transition Phase

Amani¹,

Saad²,

Afsharnezhad³

2018

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med.

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Th e purpose of current study is investigating eff ect of Blood Flow Restriction Interval Training on aerobic performance among young football players during transition phase of periodization. Twenty eight young male football players were recruited in this study. Subjects were randomly divided into three groups: control, Normal Interval without Kaatsu, and Interval with Kaatsu. Exercise protocol was based on aerobic interval at 400 meters with maximum eff ort for 3 sets in per sessions (First week) and 4 set (Second week). Th e results shown that there is a signifi cant diff erence in aerobic power between groups p<0.05. Post hoc comparisons indicated that the mean of aerobic power was signifi cantly diff erent between all three groups. It has been shown, there is a signifi cant diff erence in rate of perceived exertion between groups at the p<0.05. Post hoc comparisons indicated that the mean of RPE was signifi cantly diff erent between groups. Th is study has been shown that aerobic power and RPE was improved by both normal and BFR interval method. We also found that there is not signifi cantly diff erence in NIWK and IWK group at rate of perceived exertion. Th is results may be explained by reducing intensity of exercise by subjects during exercise with BFR in cause of pain in their legs during exercise. Th e result of current study suggest that Intermediate-intensity, interval training with BFR improves aerobic capacity and RPE concurrently in young football players and prevent decline of VO2max at result of retraining at transition phase.

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confidence: 99%

Interval Training with Blood Flow Restriction on Aerobic Performance among Young Soccer Players at Transition Phase

Amani¹,

Saad²,

Afsharnezhad³

2018

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med.

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“…Logically, a reduction in training volume during taper with proper diet reverses this condition (Figure 2) [10,24]. Initial muscle glycogen levels do not seem to affect short-term high-intensity performance (i.e., a sprint) [31,32].…”

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“…The duration and type of taper generally varies by sport but the common theme among endurance tapering protocols is a substantial reduction in training volume prior to competition. The literature suggests that an effective taper could be as short as four days [8] and involve reductions in training volume of up to 90% [9,10]. An improperly conducted taper where endurance exercise volume is only reduced by 25% and high-intensity work is increased to compensate will not yield favorable results [11].…”

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“…Expanded muscle glycogen stores may therefore be a desirable taper-induced adaptation for endurance athletes, team sport athletes, and during activities requiring multiple individual efforts in quick succession. Other measures related to muscle energy usage such as lactate [4,9,10,13,23,38,39] and aerobic enzymes [8,10,26] are less affected by tapering. Taper-mediated muscle glycogen replenishment enhances performance in some circumstances but does not fully account for the beneficial effects of tapering.…”

Section: Taper and Muscle Energy Usagementioning

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Less Is More: The Physiological Basis for Tapering in Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes

Murach

Bagley

2015

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Abstract:Taper, or reduced-volume training, improves competition performance across a broad spectrum of exercise modes and populations. This article aims to highlight the physiological mechanisms, namely in skeletal muscle, by which taper improves performance and provide a practical literature-based rationale for implementing taper in varied athletic disciplines. Special attention will be paid to strength-and power-oriented athletes as taper is under-studied and often overlooked in these populations. Tapering can best be summarized by the adage "less is more" because maintained intensity and reduced volume prior to competition yields significant performance benefits.

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“…After a period of good tapering, improved performance times have been reported in numerous athlete groups including swimmers (Mujika et al, 2002) runners (Shepley et al, 1992) and cyclists (Neary et al, 2003). However, some coaches and athletes still believe that tapering could lead athletes to detraining.…”

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Effect of Two Tapering Methods on Interleukin-6, Cortisol and Performance in Elite Male Wrestler

Mehranpour

Supaporn

Hasani

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Abstract.Purpose: This study examined that effect of two types of tapering on interleukin-6(IL-6), cortisol and performance in elite male wrestler. Material: After 4 weeks of progressive training, wrestlers were randomly divided into three equal groups, 1-control group (N=10) continued performing progressive training for one week, 2-taper group 1 (N=10) continued with a 50% reduction in training volume for one week, 3-taper group 2 (N=10) continued with a 75% reduction in volume of training for one week .plasma blood IL-6 and cortisol levels were assayed from analysis obtained via standard ELISA. Also general strength of muscles was recorded as a performance test. All data were collected before and after progressive training and also after one week of tapering period. Results: There were significant reduction of IL-6 and cortisol levels in both tapering group comparing with control group (P≤0.05).There was significant reduction of IL-6 and cortisol levels among tapering 50% and tapering 75% after tapering period (P≤0.05). Also there was significant increase of general strength of muscles between tapering 75% and control group (P≤0.05). Conclusion: hence, one week tapering with 75% reduction in training volume after progressive training while the intensity kept high is effective strategy for reduction of IL-6, and cortisol levels and also increase performance. It seems that higher reduction of training volume when the intensity kept high is a good strategy for wrestler before main competition.

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Physiological effects of tapering in highly trained athletes

Cited by 136 publications

References 12 publications

Interval Training with Blood Flow Restriction on Aerobic Performance among Young Soccer Players at Transition Phase

Interval Training with Blood Flow Restriction on Aerobic Performance among Young Soccer Players at Transition Phase

Less Is More: The Physiological Basis for Tapering in Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes

Effect of Two Tapering Methods on Interleukin-6, Cortisol and Performance in Elite Male Wrestler

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