Effects of Resistance Training and Combined Training Program on Repeated Sprint Ability in Futsal Players

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 6 weeks resistance training (RT) with combined RT and loaded change of direction (CD) exercise on muscle strength and repeated sprint ability (RSA) in futsal players. Thirty-four players (age: 23.7±4.1 years; height: 1.77±0.06 m; body mass: 74.1±8.2 kg) were randomly assigned into three groups: full squat group (SG, n=12), combined full squat and CD group (S+CDG, n=12), and control group (CG, n=10). The RT for SG consisted of full squat with low-load (~45–60% 1RM) and low-volume (2-3 sets and 4-6 repetitions), whereas the S+CDG performed the same RT program combined with loaded CD (2-5 sets of 10 s). Estimated one-repetition maximum (1RM_est) and variables derived from RSA test including mean sprint time (RSA_mean), best sprint time (RSA_best), percent sprint decrement (S_dec), mean ground contact time (GCT_mean) and mean step length (SL) were selected as testing variables. Changes in sprint time and GCT in each sprint were also analysed. Both experimental groups showed significant (P<0.05-0.001) improvements for 1RM_est, RSA_best and first and second sprint time. In addition, S+CDG achieved significant (P<0.05-0.001) improvements in RSA_mean, sprint time (from fifth to ninth sprint) and GCT (from third to eighth sprint). These results indicate that only 6 weeks of low-load and low-volume RT combined with CD in addition to routine futsal training is enough to improve RSA and strength performance simultaneously in futsal players.

Key words

weight training - maximal intermittent efforts - changes of direction - contact time

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