The effects of 8-week complex training on lower-limb strength and power of Chinese elite female modern pentathlon athletes
Complex training (CT) is a combination training method that alternates between performing high-load resistance training (RT) and plyometric training within one single session. The study aimed to examine the effects of CT on lower-limb strength and power of elite female modern pentathlon athletes und...
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| author | Zining Qiao Zhenxiang Guo Bin Li Meng Liu Guozhen Miao Limingfei Zhou Dapeng Bao Junhong Zhou |
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| description | Complex training (CT) is a combination training method that alternates between performing high-load resistance training (RT) and plyometric training within one single session. The study aimed to examine the effects of CT on lower-limb strength and power of elite female modern pentathlon athletes under the new modern pentathlon format and competition rules. Ten female participants (age: 23.55 ± 2.22 years, weight: 60.59 ± 3.87 kg, height: 169.44 ± 4.57 cm, and training experience: 6.90 ± 2.08 years) of the national modern pentathlon team completed 8 weeks of RT as followed by 8 weeks of CT, with 2 weeks of break. Then, the participants conducted 8 weeks of CT, which included RT combined with plyometric training (e.g., drop jump and continuous jump). All stages of training were designed by the linear strength training period theories, requiring participants to train twice for the first 4 weeks and three times for the second 4 weeks. The one-repetition maximum (1RM) of squat, isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), counter-movement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ), pre-stretch augmentation percentage (PSAP), and reaction strength index (RSI) were assessed before and after both RT and CT training. One-way repeated-measure ANOVA models revealed that the 1RM of squat was significantly improved (p < 0.001) after RT as compared to pre-RT. No significant improvement in IMTP (p = 0.055), CMJ (p = 0.194), SJ (p = 0.692), PSAP (p = 0.087), and RSI (p = 0.238) was not observed. After CT, 1RM of squat (p < 0.001), IMTP (p < 0.035), CMJ (p < 0.001), SJ (p < 0.008), RSI (p < 0.006) were significant improved as compared to pre-RT, post-RT and pre-CT, while significant improvements in PSAP were observed as compared to pre-RT (p = 0.003) and pre-CT (p = 0.027), but not to post-RT (p = 0.156). This pilot study showed the promise of CT following RT to improve lower-limb strength and power in elite female modern pentathlon athletes. The findings are worthwhile to be confirmed in future studies with larger sample size and randomized design. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a002d292d37549d29d9627a85308e9ca2022-12-22T03:34:50ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782022-10-011310.3389/fpsyg.2022.977882977882The effects of 8-week complex training on lower-limb strength and power of Chinese elite female modern pentathlon athletesZining Qiao0Zhenxiang Guo1Bin Li2Meng Liu3Guozhen Miao4Limingfei Zhou5Dapeng Bao6Junhong Zhou7School of Strength and Conditioning Training, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaNanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, ChinaCycling and Fencing Sports Administrative Center Under the General Administration of Sport of China, Beijing, ChinaSports Coaching College, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaMaranatha High School, Pasadena, CA, United StatesSchool of Strength and Conditioning Training, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaChina Institute of Sport and Health Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaHarvard Medical School, Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Boston, MA, United StatesComplex training (CT) is a combination training method that alternates between performing high-load resistance training (RT) and plyometric training within one single session. The study aimed to examine the effects of CT on lower-limb strength and power of elite female modern pentathlon athletes under the new modern pentathlon format and competition rules. Ten female participants (age: 23.55 ± 2.22 years, weight: 60.59 ± 3.87 kg, height: 169.44 ± 4.57 cm, and training experience: 6.90 ± 2.08 years) of the national modern pentathlon team completed 8 weeks of RT as followed by 8 weeks of CT, with 2 weeks of break. Then, the participants conducted 8 weeks of CT, which included RT combined with plyometric training (e.g., drop jump and continuous jump). All stages of training were designed by the linear strength training period theories, requiring participants to train twice for the first 4 weeks and three times for the second 4 weeks. The one-repetition maximum (1RM) of squat, isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), counter-movement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ), pre-stretch augmentation percentage (PSAP), and reaction strength index (RSI) were assessed before and after both RT and CT training. One-way repeated-measure ANOVA models revealed that the 1RM of squat was significantly improved (p < 0.001) after RT as compared to pre-RT. No significant improvement in IMTP (p = 0.055), CMJ (p = 0.194), SJ (p = 0.692), PSAP (p = 0.087), and RSI (p = 0.238) was not observed. After CT, 1RM of squat (p < 0.001), IMTP (p < 0.035), CMJ (p < 0.001), SJ (p < 0.008), RSI (p < 0.006) were significant improved as compared to pre-RT, post-RT and pre-CT, while significant improvements in PSAP were observed as compared to pre-RT (p = 0.003) and pre-CT (p = 0.027), but not to post-RT (p = 0.156). This pilot study showed the promise of CT following RT to improve lower-limb strength and power in elite female modern pentathlon athletes. The findings are worthwhile to be confirmed in future studies with larger sample size and randomized design.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.977882/fullcomplex traininglower extremitypowermodern pentathlonfemale athletes |
| spellingShingle | Zining Qiao Zhenxiang Guo Bin Li Meng Liu Guozhen Miao Limingfei Zhou Dapeng Bao Junhong Zhou The effects of 8-week complex training on lower-limb strength and power of Chinese elite female modern pentathlon athletes Frontiers in Psychology complex training lower extremity power modern pentathlon female athletes |
| title | The effects of 8-week complex training on lower-limb strength and power of Chinese elite female modern pentathlon athletes |
| title_full | The effects of 8-week complex training on lower-limb strength and power of Chinese elite female modern pentathlon athletes |
| title_fullStr | The effects of 8-week complex training on lower-limb strength and power of Chinese elite female modern pentathlon athletes |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effects of 8-week complex training on lower-limb strength and power of Chinese elite female modern pentathlon athletes |
| title_short | The effects of 8-week complex training on lower-limb strength and power of Chinese elite female modern pentathlon athletes |
| title_sort | effects of 8 week complex training on lower limb strength and power of chinese elite female modern pentathlon athletes |
| topic | complex training lower extremity power modern pentathlon female athletes |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.977882/full |
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