The relationship between age and fitness profiles in elite male ice hockey players

Vigh-Larsen, Jeppe F; Haverinen, Marko; Knudsen, Christian; Daasbjerg, Aleksander; Beck, Jonas H.; Overgaard, Kristian; Mohr, Magni; Andersen, Thomas Bull

doi:10.23736/s0022-4707.20.11313-6

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“…Furthermore, the aforementioned studies used multiple-camera computerized tracking systems which might present a different systematic error compared to wearable technology such as the global positioning system, local positioning system or accelerometric systems (Buchheit et al, 2014;Randers et al, 2010). Further research using a wide range of on-ice fitness tests (Roczniok et al, 2015;Vigh-Larsen et al, 2019, 2020b, 2020c) is warranted to clarify the relationship between physical capacity and game performance in ice hockey.…”

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“…Irrespective of the playing position, ice hockey players require adequate fitness to cope with the aforementioned demands of the game. Beyond the limited information available about ice hockey athletes' characteristics using specific on-ice testing approaches (Vigh-Larsen et al, 2019, 2020b, 2020c, it is important to understand the practical relevance of these assessments by quantifying the relationship with match performance (e.g., ecological validity). However, to date only one study has attempted to quantify the associations between test performance and game activity variables in professional ice hockey players using sport-specific assessments (Lignell et al, 2018) and no information exists regarding match performance in relation to anaerobic-based on-ice tests (e.g., sprint and RSA) which might be relevant in relation to the imposed demands of a professional ice hockey game (Lignell et al, 2018;Montgomery, 1988;Rago et al, 2020Rago et al, , 2021Vigh-Larsen et al, 2020a).…”

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Game Demands of a Professional Ice Hockey Team with Special Emphasis on Fatigue Development and Playing Position

Rago

Muschinsky

Deylami

et al. 2022

Journal of Human Kinetics

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The aim of this study was to describe the game activity profile of a professional ice hockey team with special emphasis on fatigue development and playing position. Data were collected using a wearable 200-Hz accelerometric system and heart rate (HR) throughout eight official games in a professional ice hockey team (6 defensemen and 11 forwards; n = 122 files). On-ice 10- and 30-m sprint performance, repeated sprint ability and HR responses to the submaximal Yo-Yo Intermittent recovery level 1 test were assessed to determine associations with game performance. Although the 3rd period was largely longer than the 1st and 2nd periods (r = 0.56–0.59), no differences were observed between periods in activity pattern, except a moderate decline in the number of decelerations <-2 m·s-2 per min (Dec2/min) in the 2nd period for forwards (r = 0.06–0.60). Mean HR, time spent >85% HRmax (t85HR), as well as the total number of intense accelerations and decelerations were higher for defensemen. However, demands were similar when expressed relative to time on-ice, except that defenders performed more Dec2/min than forwards in all periods, whereas forwards spent more t85HR during the 2nd period (r = 0.46–0.57). Time spent on ice was inversely correlated with the total number of accelerations (Acctot), accelerations >2 m·s-2 per min (Acc2/min), total decelerations per min (Dectot/min), Dec2/min and t85HR (r = -0.63 to -0.18) and positively correlated with mean HR and peak HR (r = 0.20– 0.53). No significant correlations were found between physical fitness and game activity variables scaled by individual time on ice. Absolute acceleration and HR demands of professional ice hockey seem to differ between playing positions, but not in relation to time on ice. Further, no clear signs of fatigue were captured, possibly due to the longer duration of rest intervals in the 3rd period.

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Game Demands of a Professional Ice Hockey Team with Special Emphasis on Fatigue Development and Playing Position

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Deylami

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“…This result, associated to the physiological adaptations previously reported after RSH-VHL 18,19,21 illustrate a negligible impact of placebo/nocebo effect. Other uncontrolled effects such as different national standard and age-dependent fitness profiles, 37,38 possibly related to different muscle mass, strength and power, all critical parameters of RSA performance, 39 could not be excluded.…”

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Effects of repeated-sprint training in hypoxia induced by voluntary hypoventilation on performance during ice hockey off-season

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Cantamessi

Millet

et al. 2022

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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This study aimed to assess the effects of an off-season period of repeated-sprint training in hypoxia induced by voluntary hypoventilation at low lung volume (RSH-VHL) on off-ice repeated-sprint ability (RSA) in ice hockey players. Thirty-five high-level youth ice hockey players completed 10 sessions of running repeated sprints over a 5-week period, either with RSH-VHL (n = 16) or with unrestricted breathing (RSN, n = 19). Before (Pre) and after (Post) the training period, subjects performed two 40-m single sprints (to obtain the reference velocity (Vref)) followed by a running RSA test (12 × 40 m all-out sprints with departure every 30 s). From Pre to Post, there was no change in Vref or in the maximal velocity reached in the RSA test in both groups. In RSH-VHL, the mean velocity of the RSA test was higher (88.9 ± 5.4 vs. 92.9 ± 3.2% of Vref; p < 0.01) and the percentage decrement score lower (11.1 ± 5.2 vs. 7.1 ± 3.3; p < 0.01) at Post than at Pre whereas no significant change occurred in the RSN group (89.6 ± 3.3 vs. 91.3 ± 1.9% of Vref, p = 0.11; 10.4 ± 3.2 vs. 8.7 ± 2.3%; p = 0.13). In conclusion, five weeks of off-ice RSH-VHL intervention led to a significant 4% improvement in off-ice RSA performance. Based on previous findings showing larger effects after shorter intervention time, the dose-response dependent effect of this innovative approach remains to be investigated.

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“…A previous study showed that speed and COD are decisive factors for tennis performance, and maximizing such abilities promotes on-court success ( Fernandez-Fernandez et al, 2014 ). The 30 m sprint, 3 × 10 m shuttle run, spider agility, and 5–10–5 tests have been widely used to assess tennis players’ speed and COD ability ( Kramer et al, 2016 ; Rossi et al, 2017 ; Cheng, 2018 ; Vigh-Larsen et al, 2021 ). The 30 m sprint and 3 × 10 m shuttle run tests assess a tennis player’s ability to accelerate in a straight line and run forward and backward from baseline to net, respectively.…”

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Effects of Integrative Neuromuscular Training Combined With Regular Tennis Training Program on Sprint and Change of Direction of Children

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ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of integrative neuromuscular training (NMT) on sprint and the ability to change direction for children who are between the ages of 7 and 8 and beginning to play tennis.MethodsThirty-two participants were randomized into a training group (TG; n = 16) and a control group (CG; n = 16). All participants attended tennis classes twice a week for a continuous 8 weeks. In addition, the TG received NMT (e.g., 20-m sprints, running at four corners, rope ladder drills, etc.), which progressed in difficulty every 2 weeks. Pre-intervention and post-intervention measurements, including a 30-m sprint test, a 5–10–5 test, and a 3 × 10 m shuttle run test, were assessed by a Smartspeed laser timing gate system, while the spider agility test was evaluated with a stopwatch.ResultsTwo-way repeated measures ANOVA found significant differences in the interaction between time and group among variables measured. Results were as follows: time in the 30 m sprint (F = 13.467, 95% CI = 7.163–7.506, p = 0.001, η2p = 0.310, Δ = 0.42 s); 5–10–5 test (F = 13.975, 95% CI = 8.696–9.017, p = 0.001, η2p = 0.318, Δ = 0.78 s); 3 × 10 m shuttle run (F = 7.605, 95% CI = 11.213–11.642, p = 0.01, η2p = 0.202, Δ = 0.77 s); and spider agility test (F = 34.555, 95% CI = 28.258–29.670, p < 0.001, η2p = 0.535, Δ = 3.96 s). The results demonstrated a greater decrease in sprint and change of direction (COD) time among the TG than the CG from pre-intervention to post-intervention.ConclusionA regular tennis training combined with NMT program could produce greater improvement in a player’s sprint and ability to change direction when introduced to childhood tennis beginners in a sensitive period, compared to tennis class intervention only.

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The relationship between age and fitness profiles in elite male ice hockey players

Cited by 10 publications

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Game Demands of a Professional Ice Hockey Team with Special Emphasis on Fatigue Development and Playing Position

Game Demands of a Professional Ice Hockey Team with Special Emphasis on Fatigue Development and Playing Position

Effects of repeated-sprint training in hypoxia induced by voluntary hypoventilation on performance during ice hockey off-season

Effects of Integrative Neuromuscular Training Combined With Regular Tennis Training Program on Sprint and Change of Direction of Children

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