Who runs the fastest? Anthropometric and physiological correlates of 20 m sprint performance in male soccer players

Nikolaidis, Pantelis Theodoros; Ruano, Miguel Ángel Gómez; Oliveira, Natália Cristina de; Portes, Leslie Andrews; Freiwald, Jürgen; Leprêtre, Pierre-Marie; Knechtle, Beat

doi:10.1080/15438627.2016.1222281

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“…Some investigations explored the association between body composition (namely body fat or adiposity) and physical performance in soccer [ 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 ]. Brocherie and collaborators [ 41 ] found that the sum of six skinfolds associated with adipose mass index was largely correlated with speed decrements in a repeated-sprint ability (RSA) test in a group of 16 players from senior male Qatar national team.…”

Section: Body Composition In Soccermentioning

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Nutrition and Supplementation in Soccer

Oliveira

Ferreira

Caetano

et al. 2017

Sports

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Contemporary elite soccer features increased physical demands during match-play, as well as a larger number of matches per season. Now more than ever, aspects related to performance optimization are highly regarded by both players and soccer coaches. Here, nutrition takes a special role as most elite teams try to provide an adequate diet to guarantee maximum performance while ensuring a faster recovery from matches and training exertions. It is currently known that manipulation and periodization of macronutrients, as well as sound hydration practices, have the potential to interfere with training adaptation and recovery. A careful monitoring of micronutrient status is also relevant to prevent undue fatigue and immune impairment secondary to a deficiency status. Furthermore, the sensible use of evidence-based dietary supplements may also play a role in soccer performance optimization. In this sense, several nutritional recommendations have been issued. This detailed and comprehensive review addresses the most relevant and up-to-date nutritional recommendations for elite soccer players, covering from macro and micronutrients to hydration and selected supplements in different contexts (daily requirements, pre, peri and post training/match and competition).

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Section: Body Composition In Soccermentioning

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Nutrition and Supplementation in Soccer

Oliveira

Ferreira

Caetano

et al. 2017

Sports

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“…Soccer is considered a high-intensity and intermittent sport, with players involved in long periods of competition, interspersed with periods of recovery or less intense activity [9,10]. One of the most important variables for measuring performance in soccer is physical condition besides technical and tactical parameters [11]. To evaluate the physical conditioning, the Running Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) is commonly used [12,13].…”

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Phase Angle is Moderately Associated with Short-term Maximal Intensity Efforts in Soccer Players

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This study examined the relationship between PhA and short-term maximal intensity efforts in soccer players, and was conducted in 99 male soccer players, ages 19–36 years. Bioelectrical impedance was used to assess body fat, fat free mass (FFM) and PhA (phase angle). Running Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) was used to evaluate physical performance. Food consumption was assessed through the 24-hour dietary recall method. Pearson correlation and multiple regressions were used for statistical analysis. Phase angle exhibited a positive relationship with maximum power (β=0.66; P<0.001), even after adjustment for the co-variables FFM and body fat (β=0.52; P=0.02). Phase angle was inversely related with fatigue index (β=− 0.61; P=0.04), even after adjusting for FFM (β=− 0.70; P=0.020). Our results indicated that independently of FFM and body fat, PhA was inversely associated with fatigue index and positively related with maximum power, revealing the PhA appeared as a valid predictor of fatigue.

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“…Body fat percentage (BF%) is probably the most evaluated body composition component in sports [ 1 ]. In soccer, BF% estimation is part of the habitual assessment [ 2 ], because it is related to exercise performance [ 3 , 4 ], may be useful in seasonal monitoring [ 5 , 6 ], and may help compare players in different playing positions [ 3 , 7 – 9 ] and experience [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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Accuracy of Anthropometric Equations for Estimating Body Fat in Professional Male Soccer Players Compared with DXA

López-Taylor

González-Mendoza

Gaytán-González

et al. 2018

Journal of Sports Medicine

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Background There are several published anthropometric equations to estimate body fat percentage (BF%), and this may prompt uncertainty about their application. Purpose To analyze the accuracy of several anthropometric equations (developed in athletic [AT] and nonathletic [NAT] populations) that estimate BF% comparing them with DXA. Methods We evaluated 131 professional male soccer players (body mass: 73.2 ± 8.0 kg; height: 177.5 ± 5.8 cm; DXA BF% [median, 25th–75th percentile]: 14.0, 11.9–16.4%) aged 18 to 37 years. All subjects were evaluated with anthropometric measurements and a whole body DXA scan. BF% was estimated through 14 AT and 17 NAT anthropometric equations and compared with the measured DXA BF%. Mean differences and 95% limits of agreement were calculated for those anthropometric equations without significant differences with DXA. Results Five AT and seven NAT anthropometric equations did not differ significantly with DXA. From these, Oliver's and Civar's (AT) and Ball's and Wilmore's (NAT) equations showed the highest agreement with DXA. Their 95% limits of agreement ranged from −3.9 to 2.3%, −4.8 to 1.8%, −3.4 to 3.1%, and −3.9 to 3.0%, respectively. Conclusion Oliver's, Ball's, Civar's, and Wilmore's equations were the best to estimate BF% accurately compared with DXA in professional male soccer players.

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Who runs the fastest? Anthropometric and physiological correlates of 20 m sprint performance in male soccer players

Cited by 35 publications

References 34 publications

Nutrition and Supplementation in Soccer

Nutrition and Supplementation in Soccer

Phase Angle is Moderately Associated with Short-term Maximal Intensity Efforts in Soccer Players

Accuracy of Anthropometric Equations for Estimating Body Fat in Professional Male Soccer Players Compared with DXA

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