Morning Priming Exercise Strategy to Enhance Afternoon Performance in Young Elite Soccer Players.

Donghi, F; Rampinini, E; Bosio, A; Fanchini, M; Carlomagno, D; Maffiuletti, NA

Morning Priming Exercise Strategy to Enhance Afternoon Performance in Young Elite Soccer Players.

Donghi, F Rampinini, E

Bosio, A Fanchini, M Carlomagno, D Maffiuletti, NA

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Publisher:: HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 2021, 16, (3), pp. 407-414
Issue Date:: 2021-01-05

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Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Donghi, F
dc.contributor.author	Rampinini, E https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9729-0862
dc.contributor.author	Bosio, A
dc.contributor.author	Fanchini, M
dc.contributor.author	Carlomagno, D
dc.contributor.author	Maffiuletti, NA
dc.date.accessioned	2022-01-28T12:36:13Z
dc.date.available	2020-04-24
dc.date.available	2022-01-28T12:36:13Z
dc.date.issued	2021-01-05
dc.identifier.citation	Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 2021, 16, (3), pp. 407-414
dc.identifier.issn	1555-0265
dc.identifier.issn	1555-0273
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/153766
dc.description.abstract	PURPOSE: To compare the effects of different modalities of morning priming exercise on afternoon physical performance with the associated hormonal and psychophysiological responses in young soccer players. METHODS: In a randomized counterbalanced crossover design, 12 young soccer players completed 3 different morning conditions on 3 different days: repeated-sprint running (6 × 40 m), easy exercise (4 × 12 fast half squats, 6 speed ladder drills, and 20-m sprints), and control (no exercise). Blood testosterone and cortisol concentrations were assessed upon arrival (approximately 8:30AM) and approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes later. Body temperature, self-reported mood, quadriceps neuromuscular function (maximal voluntary contraction, voluntary activation, rate of torque development, and twitch contractile properties), jump, and sprint performance were evaluated twice per day, while rating of perceived exertion, motivation, and the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery level 2 (IR2) tests were assessed once per day. RESULTS: Compared with the control, repeated-sprint running induced a possible positive effect on testosterone (+11.6%) but a possible to very likely negative effect on twitch contractile properties (-13.0%), jump height (-1.4%), and Yo-Yo IR2 (-7.1%). On the other hand, easy exercise had an unclear effect on testosterone (-3.3%), resulted in lower self-reported fatigue (-31.0%) and cortisol (-12.9%), and had a possible positive effect on the rate of torque development (+4.3%) and Yo-Yo IR2 (+6.5%) compared with the control. CONCLUSIONS: Players' testosterone levels were positively influenced by repeated-sprint running, but this did not translate into better physical function, as both muscular and endurance performance were reduced. Easy exercise seemed to be suitable to optimize the physical performance and psychophysiological state of young soccer players.
dc.format	Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC
dc.relation.ispartof	Int J Sports Physiol Perform
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1123/ijspp.2020-0094
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 1116 Medical Physiology, 1701 Psychology
dc.subject.classification	Sport Sciences
dc.subject.mesh	Athletic Performance
dc.subject.mesh	Exercise Test
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Physical Endurance
dc.subject.mesh	Running
dc.subject.mesh	Soccer
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Exercise Test
dc.subject.mesh	Physical Endurance
dc.subject.mesh	Running
dc.subject.mesh	Soccer
dc.subject.mesh	Athletic Performance
dc.title	Morning Priming Exercise Strategy to Enhance Afternoon Performance in Young Elite Soccer Players.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	16
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences
utslib.for	1116 Medical Physiology
utslib.for	1701 Psychology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2022-01-28T12:36:12Z
pubs.issue	3
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	16
utslib.citation.issue	3

Abstract:

PURPOSE: To compare the effects of different modalities of morning priming exercise on afternoon physical performance with the associated hormonal and psychophysiological responses in young soccer players. METHODS: In a randomized counterbalanced crossover design, 12 young soccer players completed 3 different morning conditions on 3 different days: repeated-sprint running (6 × 40 m), easy exercise (4 × 12 fast half squats, 6 speed ladder drills, and 20-m sprints), and control (no exercise). Blood testosterone and cortisol concentrations were assessed upon arrival (approximately 8:30AM) and approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes later. Body temperature, self-reported mood, quadriceps neuromuscular function (maximal voluntary contraction, voluntary activation, rate of torque development, and twitch contractile properties), jump, and sprint performance were evaluated twice per day, while rating of perceived exertion, motivation, and the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery level 2 (IR2) tests were assessed once per day. RESULTS: Compared with the control, repeated-sprint running induced a possible positive effect on testosterone (+11.6%) but a possible to very likely negative effect on twitch contractile properties (-13.0%), jump height (-1.4%), and Yo-Yo IR2 (-7.1%). On the other hand, easy exercise had an unclear effect on testosterone (-3.3%), resulted in lower self-reported fatigue (-31.0%) and cortisol (-12.9%), and had a possible positive effect on the rate of torque development (+4.3%) and Yo-Yo IR2 (+6.5%) compared with the control. CONCLUSIONS: Players' testosterone levels were positively influenced by repeated-sprint running, but this did not translate into better physical function, as both muscular and endurance performance were reduced. Easy exercise seemed to be suitable to optimize the physical performance and psychophysiological state of young soccer players.

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