Effects of lower-extremity explosive strength on youth judo athletes adopting different types of power-based resistance training by Ruiyin Huang, Mingyang Zhang, Linjie Huang, Zilong Chen, Yong Mo, Yuhua Gao

“…Objective: The present study compared the effects of two different resistance types (pneumatic resistance and free weight) of 6-week squat training on the performance for young female judo athletes in linear speed and vertical jump by utilizing the maximum power of each set of squats in each training session as the monitoring vehicle. …”
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Effects of a resistance training intervention on the strength-deficit of elite young soccer players by Irineu Loturco, Lucas A. Pereira, Chris Bishop, Vinicius Zanetti, Tomás T. Freitas, Fernando Pareja-Blanco

“…The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a traditional resistance training scheme on the relative strength (RS), relative peak-force (RPF), strength deficit (SDef), and vertical jump and sprint abilities in elite young soccer players. …”
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Effects of Creatine Supplementation during Resistance Training Sessions in Physically Active Young Adults by Scotty Mills, Darren G. Candow, Scott C. Forbes, J. Patrick Neary, Michael J. Ormsbee, Jose Antonio

“…The purpose was to examine the effects of creatine supplementation during resistance training sessions on skeletal muscle mass and exercise performance in physically active young adults. Twenty-two participants were randomized to supplement with creatine (CR: <i>n</i> = 13, 26 ± 4 yrs; 0.0055 g·kg⁻¹ post training set) or placebo (PLA: <i>n</i> = 9, 26 ± 5 yrs; 0.0055 g·kg⁻¹ post training set) during six weeks of resistance training (18 sets per training session; five days per week). …”
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Effects of whole body vibration with exercise therapy versus exercise therapy alone on flexibility, vertical jump height, agility and pain in athletes with patellofemoral pain: a r... by Ebrahim Rasti, Zahra Rojhani-Shirazi, Naghmeh Ebrahimi, Mohammad Reza Sobhan

“…Participants received their interventions during 4 consecutive weeks (12 sessions). Pain intensity, flexibility and agility were assessed respectively as score on a numerical rating scale, the sit-and-reach test, and a modified T-test, and vertical jump height was measured to the nearest centimeter. …”
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Positive Effects of Plyometric vs. Eccentric-Overload Training on Performance in Young Male Handball Players by Eduardo Saez de Villareal, Julio Calleja-González, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Javier Feito-Blanco, Rodrígo Ramírez-Campillo

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Effects of flywheel resistance training on the running economy of young male well-trained distance runners by Yingying Weng, Yingying Weng, Haochong Liu, Tingting Ruan, Wenpu Yang, Hongwen Wei, Yixiong Cui, Indy Man Kit Ho, Indy Man Kit Ho, Qian Li

“…Our findings showed that 1) flywheel AEL training improves the muscles’ explosive strength and other neuromuscular functions, and improves the athlete’s running economy under 65%, 75%, and 85% VO2peak, which potentially increases endurance performance. 2) Flywheel AEL training can improve the height, RFD, and the eccentric utilization ratio of squat jump and CMJ, and other lower limb elastic potential energy indicators of the young male, well-trained distance runners.…”
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Ecological studies of Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (hemiptera: psyllidae) and its parasitoid Tamarixia radiata Waterston (hymenoptera: eulophidae) on citrus in Ma... by Sule, Hassan

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Effects of Unloaded vs. Loaded Plyometrics on Speed and Power Performance of Elite Young Soccer Players by Ronaldo Kobal, Lucas A. Pereira, Vinicius Zanetti, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Irineu Loturco

“…In summary, under-17 professional soccer players increased jumping ability after a 6-week preseason training program, using loaded or unloaded jumps. …”
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Effects of chest physiotherapy and aerobic exercise training on physical fitness in young children with cystic fibrosis by Elbasan Bulent, Tunali Nur, Duzgun Irem, Ozcelik Ugur

“…All patients received chest physiotherapy and aerobic training, three days a week for six weeks. Active cycle of breathing technique and aerobic exercise training program on a treadmill were applied.…”
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Effect of different kinds of fitness based on the ovarian-menstrual cycle on the psychophysical state of young women by Оlena Shishkina, Igor Beihul, Alla Mullagіldіna

“…Exercises were conducted 3 times a week, the research lasted for 12 months. Functional capabilities were determined according to the following indicators: resting heart rate, blood pressure, recovery time after 20 squats in 30 s; physical fitness by the following indicators: "shuttle running 4x9 m", with; "Long jump from place", cm; "Lifting the torso into the saddle" in one minute, the number of times; "Leaning forward from sitting position", cm Level of demonstration of psychological sphere according to the method of N. …”
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The Use of Sleds as a Unique Training Technique for Anaerobic Performance Development among Young Basketball Players by Roni Gottlieb, Aviad Levi, Asaf Shalom, Julio Calleja Gonzalez, Yoav Meckel

“…(1) Playing basketball entails intense anaerobic activities, including short sprints, sudden stops, rapid direction changes, and jumps. Common training methods for enhancing players’ anaerobic fitness comprise sprint training, jump exercises, and interval training. …”
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Supramaximal vs functional high-intensity interval training effects on macrovascular reactivity in young male athletes by Witid Mitranun

“…Both SIT and FIT groups underwent training 3 times per week for 10 weeks. Maximal oxygen consumption increased significantly in both SIT and FIT groups relative to pre-test status and the CON group (P<0.05), while the height of counter movement jump increased only in the FIT group. …”
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Effect of Long-Duration Adventure Races on Cardiac Damage Biomarker Release and Muscular Function in Young Athletes by Anthony Birat, Anthony Birat, Pierre Bourdier, Alexandre Dodu, Claire Grossoeuvre, Anthony J. Blazevich, Virgile Amiot, Anne-Charlotte Dupont, Anne-Charlotte Dupont, Stéphane Nottin, Sébastien Ratel

“…The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of 1- and 2-day adventure races on cardiac muscle damage and skeletal muscle soreness and function in young athletes. Twelve male trained adolescents (14–15 years) completed both 1-day (48.2 km) and 2-day (66.0 km) races that included trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, and in-line skating separated by 10 weeks. …”
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The Effect of Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-MethylbutyrateSupplementation on Performance Adaptations Following ResistanceTraining in Young Males by Farhad Rahmini-nia, Hani Haj Salimi

“…ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to examine the effects of 8 weeks beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation with resistance training on some components of physical fitness and body composition in young males. …”
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The Differentiate Effects of Resistance Training With or Without External Load on Young Soccer Players’ Performance and Body Composition by Moisés Falces-Prieto, Moisés Falces-Prieto, Eduardo Sáez de Villarreal-Sáez, Javier Raya-González, Francisco Tomás González-Fernández, Francisco Tomás González-Fernández, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Georgian Badicu, Eugenia Murawska-Ciałowicz

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 15 weeks (2/week) of two different resistance training (RT) programs [the self-load group (SG) vs. the overload group (OG)] on selected measures of physical performance in young male soccer players.Methods: The countermovement jump (CMJ), aerobic endurance (VO2 max), and body composition [body mass (BM), height (H), body fat percentage (% BF), and lean mass (LM)] were measured before and after the 15-week RT interventions. …”
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The Effect of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Program on Physical Performance and Selected Cardiometabolic Markers in Obese Young Females by Amal Salhi, Nejmeddine Ouerghi, Hassane Zouhal, Mohamed Baaziz, Amine Salhi, Fatma Zohra Ben Salah, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: A 12-week whole-body electromyostimulation program significantly improved body composition (skeletal muscle mass, body mass index, body fat, and waist circumference), physical performance (maximal oxygen consumption, jumping and sprint performance), and certain cardiometabolic (plasma level of lipids) and inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein) in obese young women. …”
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Sand and grass surfaces are equally effective in promoting positive adaptations in the sprint performance of elite young soccer players by Lucas A. Pereira, Renan Nunes, Tomás Freitas, Carlos Paes, Juan Conde, Luiz Novack, Thiago Kosloski, Rodrigo Silva, Paulo H.S.M. Azevedo, Irineu Loturco

“…This study compared the effects of two sprint-jump training programmes, performed on either sand or grass surfaces, on the sprint and jump performance of elite young soccer players over an 8-week training period. …”
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Repeated sprint ability in young basketball players: multi-direction vs. one-change of direction (Part 1) by Johnny ePadulo, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Pantelis Theodoros Nikolaidis, Antonio eDello Iacono, Giuseppe eAttene, Fabio ePizzolato, Juliano eDal Pupo, Alessandro Moura Zagatto, Marcello eOggianu, Gian Mario eMigliaccio

“…Thirty-six (male, n=14, female n=22) young basketball players (age 16.0±0.9 yrs) performed the RSM, RSA, Yo-Yo IR1, SJ and CMJ, and were re-tested only for RSM and RSA after one week. …”
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Effect of skill-based training vs. small-sided games on physical performance improvement in young soccer players by Mustafa Karahan

“…Twenty-two male soccer players (mean age 15.3 ± 3 years) were randomly assigned to either an SBT or SSG fully controlled intervention programme, running parallel for eight weeks and held twice a week. On three non-consecutive days before and after training players completed a test battery consisting of the 20 m sprint, T-run, countermovement jump, running anaerobic sprint test (RAST) and 20 m shuttle run. …”
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Reliability and validity of a modified Illinois change-of-direction test with ball dribbling speed in young soccer players by Issam Makhlouf, Amel Tayech, Mohamed Arbi Mejri, Monoem Haddad, David G Behm, Urs Granacher, Anis Chaouachi

“…During the test-retest time period of two weeks, the following tests were performed during week one and as retest during week two: ICODT-BALL, ICODT, 4 × 9-m shuttle-run, countermovement-jump, triple-hop-test, maximum-voluntary isometric-contraction of back-extensors, Stork, Y-Balance, 10 and 30-m sprints. …”
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