Lower extremity strength and the range of motion in relation to squat depth.

abstract：:CrossFit® is a competitive sport and fitness modality characterized by multiple physical capabilities and multi-joint movements. This study aimed to analyse and classify variables related to CrossFit® competitors' specific performance. Fifteen male CrossFit® competitors were selected (n = 15; 30.57 ± 5.5 years; 1.76 ±...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Gómez-Landero LA,Frías-Menacho JM

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the appropriateness of using an elastic hamstring assistance device to reduce perceived levels of soreness, increase isometric strength, increase passive range of motion, and decrease biomarkers of muscle damage after eccentric exercise, specifically, downhill running This st...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Aldret RL,Trahan BA,Davis G,Campbell B,Bellar DM

更新日期：2017-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Athletic performance is a multifactorial phenotype influenced by environmental factors as well as multiple genetic variants. Different genetic elements have a great influence over components of athletic performance such as endurance, strength, power, flexibility, neuromuscular coordination, psychological traits and ot...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Maciejewska-Skrendo A,Cięszczyk P,Chycki J,Sawczuk M,Smółka W

更新日期：2019-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Small-sided games (SSGs) are spontaneous forms of specific training where exercise intensity can be manipulated by modifying external factors. To ensure suitable usage of small-sided games in practice, we have to know which variables can influence internal responses and external loads. The aim of the present study was...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Hulka K,Weisser R,Belka J

更新日期：2016-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to analyze the practical skills of rhythmic gymnastics judges and to identify how their degree and experience influence the assessment of these skills. Sixty one rhythmic gymnastics judges participated in the study. A questionnaire was used for data collection. This tool was composed of 28 qu...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Fernandez-Villarino MA,Bobo-Arce M,Sierra-Palmeiro E

更新日期：2013-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Plyometric training is a popular method utilized by strength and conditioning professionals to improve aspects of functional strength. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of extrinsic verbal cueing on the specificity of jumping movements. Thirteen participants (age: 23.4 ± 1.9 yr, body height: 170.3...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Louder T,Bressel M,Bressel E

更新日期：2015-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the relationship between fatigue and post-activation potentiation, we examined the effects of sub-maximal continuous running on neuromuscular function tests, as well as on the squat jump and counter movement jump in endurance athletes. The height of the squat jump and counter movement jump and the estimat...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Gervasi M,Calavalle AR,Amatori S,Grassi E,Benelli P,Sestili P,Sisti D

更新日期：2018-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no clear evidence that vitamin D effectively improves physical capacity in high-level athletes. The aim of this study was to confirm that vitamin D supplementation of soccer players during eight-week high-intensity training would have a significant effect on their aerobic capacity. The subjects were divided i...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Jastrzębska M,Kaczmarczyk M,Michalczyk M,Radzimiński Ł,Stępień P,Jastrzębska J,Wakuluk D,Suárez AD,López Sánchez GF,Cięszczyk P,Godlewski P,Król P,Jastrzębski Z

更新日期：2018-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to assess straight sprinting, change of direction ability and horizontal jump performance in youth runners according to age and gender. Two hundred and fifty-five youth runners (116 boys and 139 girls) participated in this study. The athletes were divided according to their age into five g...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Yanci J,Los Arcos A,Castillo D,Cámara J

更新日期：2017-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the Agility and Skill Test, which had been recently developed to assess agility and skill in female athletes. Following a 10 min warm-up, two trials to test the reliability and validity of the test were conducted one week apart. Measurements were collected to compare soccer player...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Kutlu M,Yapici H,Yilmaz A

更新日期：2017-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the acute effects of heavy resistance exercise on agility performance in court-sport athletes. Five men (age: 20.6 ± 1.9 years; body mass: 79.36 ± 11.74 kg; body height: 1.93 ± 0.09 m) and five women (age 21.2 ± 2.7 years; body mass: 65.8 ± 10.18 kg; body height 1.77 ± 0.08 m...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Sole CJ,Moir GL,Davis SE,Witmer CA

更新日期：2013-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The novel test based on isometric alternating consecutive maximal contractions performed by two antagonistic muscles has been recently proposed as a test of muscle function in healthy subjects. The aim of this study was to evaluate reliability and sensitivity of a novel test as a test of knee muscles function in athle...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Knezevic OM,Mirkov DM,Kadija M,Milovanovic D,Jaric S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite extensive data regarding the demands of playing basketball, the relative importance of factors that cause fatigue and muscle potentiation has been explored only tentatively and remains unclear. The aim of this experimental field study was to assess changes in leg muscle power and relate these changes to body t...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Pliauga V,Kamandulis S,Dargevičiūtė G,Jaszczanin J,Klizienė I,Stanislovaitienė J,Stanislovaitis A

更新日期：2015-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The rotation sequence-order differs from a gymnast to another according to the draw at the time of the qualifying competitions in men's artistic gymnastics. Only the six best gymnasts start on the floor exercises, the others could start on any of the other five apparatuses. It has been demonstrated that some gymnastic...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Mkaouer B,Jemni M,Chaabene H,Amara S,Njah A,Chtara M

更新日期：2018-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the incremental running tests performed by young soccer players on a treadmill (Tr) and in the field (FTcod: 100 m change of direction and FTcir: 100 m circle). Nineteen players (average age 17.4 ± 1.1 years; body height 172.0 ± 5.7 cm; body mass 68.9 ± 6.7 kg) volunteered to p...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Köklü Y,Alemdaroğlu U,Demirhan R,Arslan Y

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate relationships between anaerobic performance, field tests, game performance and anthropometric variables of sitting volleyball players. Twenty elite Polish sitting volleyball players were tested using the 30 s Wingate Anaerobic Test for arm crank ergometer and participated in six p...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Marszalek J,Molik B,Gomez MA,Skučas K,Lencse-Mucha J,Rekowski W,Pokvytyte V,Rutkowska I,Kaźmierska-Kowalewska K

更新日期：2015-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The existing data indicate that the result of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test influences the likelihood of subsequent injury in professional athletes. Therefore, exercises increasing test scores of the FMS may be useful at various stages of sports activity. This study evaluated the effects of the NEURAC slin...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Linek P,Saulicz E,Myśliwiec A,Wójtowicz M,Wolny T

更新日期：2016-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of warm-up and cool-down exercise on delayed onset of muscle soreness at the distal and central parts of rectus femoris following leg resistance exercise. Thirty-six volunteers (21 women, 15 men) were randomly assigned to the warm-up (20 min ergometer cycling ...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Olsen O,Sjøhaug M,van Beekvelt M,Mork PJ

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high level of muscle power is necessary for the effective use of technique during handball competitions. The presented research concentrated on comparing the effectiveness of two training modes directed towards the development of muscle power - plyometric and traditional strength training. Furthermore, we evaluated ...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Spieszny M,Zubik M

更新日期：2018-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to describe the evolution of morphological, physiological and skating performance profiles of elite age-group ice hockey players based on repeated measures spread over one season. In addition, the results of fitness tests and training programs performed in off-ice conditions and their rel...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Allisse M,Sercia P,Comtois AS,Leone M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain among young athletes requires special attention given that symptoms occur during the ongoing development of the conditional, and in particular, the motor capacities, and while the musculoskeletal system is in a continuous process of growth. The purpose of this study was to evaluate prevalence, location, context, ...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Schneider S,Sauer J,Berrsche G,Schmitt H

更新日期：2019-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the effects of incremental and continuous exercise on the concentration of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), growth hormone (GH), testosterone (T), and cortisol (C), as well as to investigate whether increased cardiac dimensions in cyclists were related to changes in these hormo...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Mikołajczyk R,Sikora M,Mikrut G,Zając T,Żebrowska A

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to analyse the short-term performance effects of three in-season low-volume strength-training programmes in college male soccer players. Fifty-seven male college soccer players (age: 20.3±1.6 years) were randomly assigned to a resistance-training group (n=12), plyometric training group (n=12), complex...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Brito J,Vasconcellos F,Oliveira J,Krustrup P,Rebelo A

更新日期：2014-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to describe the fitness profiles of senior elite Portuguese rugby players. Forty-six senior Portuguese rugby players, classified as backs (n=22; age 26.2±2.8) and forwards (n=24; age 26.7±2.9) were assessed during physical testing sessions carried out for the Portuguese National rugby team. T...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Vaz L,Morais T,Rocha H,James N

更新日期：2014-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the effects of high-intensity small-sided games training (SSGT) versus repeated-sprint training (RST) on repeated-sprint ability (RSA), soccer specific endurance performance and short passing ability among junior soccer players. The junior soccer players were recruited from of a pr...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Eniseler N,Şahan Ç,Özcan I,Dinler K

更新日期：2017-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of resistance exercises and of typical strength training methods have been progressively used to control body mass and to promote fat mass loss. The difficulties involved in the energy cost calculation during strength training are associated with the large amount of exercises and their several variations. Mean...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Reis VM,Júnior RS,Zajac A,Oliveira DR

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistance training (RT) can provide several benefits for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of resistance training on the strength levels and uric acid (UA) concentration in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The study included 68 patients (57.7±9.0 years) that parti...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Sousa MS,Saavedra FJ,Neto GR,Novaes GS,Souza AC,Salerno VP,Novaes JS

更新日期：2014-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardan/Euler angles represent the most common technique for the quantification of segmental rotations. Cardan angles are influenced by their ordered sequence, and sensitive to planar-cross talk from the dominant rotation plane, which may affect the angular parameters. The International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) cu...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Sinclair J,Taylor PJ,Bottoms L

更新日期：2013-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is a strategy that has been used to improve performance in different sports modalities. This study investigated the effects of an IMT program on respiratory muscle strength and resistance as well as aerobic physical performance (PP) of handball athletes. Nineteen 20 ± 3 year-old male ...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Hartz CS,Sindorf MAG,Lopes CR,Batista J,Moreno MA

更新日期：2018-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to identify factors that constituted the cultural capital among soccer players. We assumed that in the increasingly globalized world of professional soccer, a player's success would often depend on migrating and adjusting to life in other countries. Willingness to migrate and successful a...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Križaj J,Leskošek B,Vodičar J,Topič MD

更新日期：2016-12-15 00:00:00