This study aimed to determine the effects of combined resistance training and plyometrics on physical performance in under-15 soccer players. One team (n=20) followed a 6-week resistance training program combined with plyometrics plus a soccer training program (STG), whereas another team (n=18) followed only the soccer training (CG). Strength training consisted of full squats with low load (45-60% 1RM) and low-volume (2-3 sets and 4-8 repetitions per set) combined with jumps and sprints twice a week. Sprint time in 10 and 20 m (T10, T20, T10-20), CMJ height, estimated one-repetition maximum (1RMest), average velocity attained against all loads common to pre- and post-tests (AV) and velocity developed against different absolute loads (MPV20, 30, 40 and 50) in full squat were selected as testing variables to evaluate the effects of the training program. STG experienced greater gains (P<0.05) in T20, CMJ, 1RMest, AV and MPV20, 30, 40 and 50 than CG. In addition, STG showed likely greater effects in T10 and T10-20 compared to CG. These results indicate that only 6 weeks of resistance training combined with plyometrics in addition to soccer training produce greater gains in physical performance than typical soccer training alone in young soccer players.
Only 6 wk of preseason low-volume and low-load RT combined with plyometrics can lead to relevant improvements in strength, jump, and sprint performance. Thus, the combination of field soccer training and lightweight strength training could be used for a greater development of the tasks critical to soccer performance in pre-PHV soccer players.
Experiencias y aprendizajes del desarrollo de variedades de frijol de manera participativa en el norte de Nicaragua. Esta publicación describe un proyecto piloto de fitomejoramiento en el Norte de Nicaragua. Semillas de frijol de la generación F3 con base en tres cruces triples, hechos en CIAT, Colombia, fueron entregadas a cinco agricultores de dos localidades. Por medio de selección dentro y entre familias, cada agricultor desarrolló una línea avanzada de frijol con resistencia al Mosaico Dorado adaptado a sus condiciones de producción y preferencias. La comparación y validación de las líneas avanzadas con una variedad testigo, resultó en la identificación de dos materiales que se comportaron mejor que el testigo en el área, considerando las evaluaciones de rendimiento, valor comercial (color de grano) y características culinarias. Estas líneas promisorias fueron bautizadas y lanzadas en octubre 2004. El proceso de participación es descrito considerando un número de factores incluyendo el proceso en el transcurso de tiempo. Los resultados de este proyecto piloto prueban que es posible desarrollar variedades superiores en campos de agricultores y con la participación de ellos. El desafío del escalamiento e institucionalización presentan preguntas que solamente se puede contestar con experiencias reales.
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