Search Results - Training & Conditioning

Nie, R., Zhang, G., Kong, J., Wang, X., Xie, Z., Lin, L., Li, T., Liang, Y.

Yamamoto, H., Tatsumi, Y., Miyazaki, Y., Suzuki, T., Iwai, Y., Kanematsu, Y., Ugajin, N., Tanaka, M. “…This case report examines periodization and training load (intensity and volume) implemented by the Japan Women's Rugby Sevens National Team in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics, specifically evaluating how key training metrics were monitored, adjusted, and their potential impact on performance. …”

Brini, S., Clark, C. C. T., Ouergui, I., Delextrat, A., Yagin, F. H., Muscella, A., Badicu, G., Bouassida, A., Clemente, F. M., Al-Mhanna, S. B., Tabnjh, A. K., Nobari, H., Gonzalez, J. C. “…Yet, no systematic review recapitulates these two methods together among Basketball players under various (games/training) conditions, and different nutritional strategies. …”

Vandenakker, J., Wilwand, M., Mortensen, B. B., Johnson, A. W. “…In American football, the development of strength, power, speed, and conditioning is crucial throughout a season and college career to enhance athletes` performance and prevent injury. …”

Kvorning, T., Karkov, D. S., Luno, C. S., Dinesen, N. M., Jørgensen, A. N., Gejl, K. D., Blazevich, A. J., Aagaard, P.

Chen, L., Lim, J., Thapa, R. K., Heng, S. M. K. “…Theoretically, post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) promotes force production and power following heavy resistance training exercises. Resistance training exercises seek to elicit increased force production by preconditioning the muscles during subsequent exercises, such as jumping, throwing, sprinting, and weightlifting. …”

Haugen, T., Bucher Sandbakk, S., Sandbakk, Ø., Tønnessen, E. “…Approximately 80%-90% of the physical conditioning consisted of strength training, while the remaining 10%-20% consisted of endurance training. …”

Arenas-Pareja, M. Á., Lopez-Sierra, P., Ibáñez, S. J., García-Rubio, J. “…Incorporating menstrual cycle-aware training adaptations can improve athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and enhance overall well-being, underscoring the need for a more individualized approach to female athlete conditioning.…”

Heilmann, F., Schubert, T. “…This study investigates the influence of specific cognitive training (CT) in virtual reality (VR) on inhibition in young ice hockey players compared to an individual technical training session. …”

Shalom, A., Gottlieb, R., Conte, D., Calleja-Gonzalez, J. “…In basketball, as an open-skill sport, coordinating physical, technical, and mental components is a key challenge in the training process (Shalom et al., 2023; Zhang et al., 2025). …”

Nieto-Acevedo, R., García-Sánchez, C., Romero-Moraleda, B., Varela, D., Cabarkapa, D.

Irid, Y., Hutin, J., Toussaint, J.-F., Sedeaud, A. “…Understanding these demands emphasizes the need for tailored, position-specific training and conditioning programs to optimize performance.…”

Peng, W., Qu, W., Yan, R., Xu, J., Lin, H., Sun, J., Li, D. “…Given the demands of basketball for rapid sprinting and directional changes, and the growing interest in flywheel eccentric training (FET) to enhance these abilities, this study examines a six-week FET regimen compared to barbell squat training (BST)—the control condition—on sprint and change-of-direction performance in female collegiate basketball players.Nineteen female collegiate basketball players were randomized to flywheel eccentric training (n = 9) or barbell squat training (n = 10) groups. …”

Kambitta Valappil, I. N., Parpa, K., Govindasamy, K., Katanic, B., Clark, C. C. T., Elayaraja, M., Karmakar, D., Baltean, A. I., Fort, P. R., Geanta, V. A. “…These findings support its inclusion in athletic conditioning programs and offer valuable insights for coaches and practitioners aiming to optimize sport-specific performance through targeted training interventions.…”

Venzke, J., Schäfer, R., Platen, P. “…EC0 depends on factors like running velocity and VO2max and varies between athlete groups due to training adaptations and sport-specific body characteristics. …”

Yasar, M. N., Cilli, M., Bakici, D., Ay Gul, A. N., Kalk, B., Cinarli, F. S. “…Twelve participants (age: 15 ± 1.1 yrs; sports experience: 6 ± 2.7 yrs) performed free throws under pre- and post-fatigue conditions. Fatigue was induced through a structured protocol utilizing a graphical user interface to monitor exertion levels. …”

Kong, J., Li, J., Xu, M., Liu, T., Xie, Z., Li, T., Liang, Y.

Cao, J., Lin, J., Wang, X., Wang, Y. “…While Short Sprint Interval Training (SSIT) is recognized for improving aerobic and anaerobic capacity, its effect on explosive performance remains underexplored, especially across varied intensity pairings. …”

Ibrahim, N. A., Zajac, T., Lupu, G., Saad, M., Drozd, M., Shani, H., Larion, A., Essa, W., Saleh, T., Hashim, M., Hamza, A. S., Alhasany, M. H. “…These findings suggest that incorporating functional balance training into basketball conditioning programs may enhance postural control and technical shooting execution, with a notable effect size, particularly in dynamic balance. …”

Cao, J., Xun, S., Zhang, R., Zhang, Z. “…. - Strength and conditioning coaches are advised to incorporate UT, either alone or combined with bilateral training, into training regimens to optimize individual limb strength and neuromuscular coordination.…”