Effects of Complex Training on Soccer Players' Performance
Author Information
Author(s): Krzysztofik Michał, Jarosz Jakub, Urbański Robert, Aschenbrenner Piotr, Stastny Petr
Primary Institution: Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
Hypothesis
Both medium and high-intensity complex training will result in considerable improvements in athletic performance and increase the magnitude of the PAPE response.
Conclusion
High-intensity complex training significantly improves sprint and jumping performance, while medium intensity enhances the PAPE response.
Supporting Evidence
- The HIGH group significantly improved their 5-m time (p < 0.001) and 30-m time (p = 0.001).
- The MED group significantly improved their 5-m time (p = 0.004) and back squat 1RM (p = 0.019).
- Significantly shorter 5-m sprint time (p = 0.001) was found in the HIGH group compared to the MED group.
- Medium-intensity CT can improve PAPE response.
Takeaway
Training with heavy weights can make soccer players run faster and jump higher, and using medium weights helps them perform better right after training.
Methodology
A randomized, single-blind, parallel-group intervention comparing medium- and high-intensity complex training over 6 weeks.
Limitations
The study only included soccer players, and the training duration was limited to 6 weeks.
Participant Demographics
Twenty-four national-level soccer players aged 18-19 with 5 years of soccer training and 2 years of resistance training experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001; p = 0.001; p = 0.019; p = 0.012; p = 0.004; p = 0.045
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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