The Impact of 3 Different-Length Between-Matches Microcycles on Training Loads in Professional Rugby League Players.

Abstract:

PURPOSE:To examine the impact of varying between-matches microcycles on training characteristics (ie, intensity, duration, and load) in professional rugby league players and to report on match load related to these between-matches microcycles. METHODS:Training-load data were collected during a 26-wk competition period of an entire season. Training load was measured using the session rating of perceived exertion (session-RPE) method for every training session and match from 44 professional rugby league players from the same National Rugby League team. Using the category-ratio 10 RPE scale, the training intensity was divided into 3 zones (low <4 AU, moderate ≥ 4-≤ 7 AU, and high >7 AU). Three different-length between-matches recovery microcycles were used for analysis: 5-6 d, 7-8 d, and 9-10 d. RESULTS:A total of 3848 individual sessions were recorded. During the shorter-length between-matches microcycles (5-6 d), significantly lower training load was observed. No significant differences for subsequent match load or intensity were identified between the various match recovery periods. Overall, 16% of the training sessions were completed at the low-intensity zone, 61% at the moderate-intensity zone, and 23% at the high-intensity zone. CONCLUSIONS:The findings demonstrate that rugby league players undertake higher training load as the length of between-matches microcycles is increased. The majority of in-season training of professional rugby league players was at moderate intensity, and a polarized approach to training that has been reported in elite endurance athletes does not occur in professional rugby league.

authors

Moreira A,Kempton T,Aoki MS,Sirotic AC,Coutts AJ

doi

10.1123/ijspp.2015-0100

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2015-09-01 00:00:00

pages

767-73

issue

6

eissn

1555-0265

issn

1555-0273

pii

2015-0100

journal_volume

10

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