Effects of flywheel resistance training on the running economy of young male well-trained distance runners

Weng, Yingying; Liu, Haochong; Ruan, Tingting; Yang, Wenpu; Wei, Hongwen; Cui, Yixiong; Ho, Indy Man Kit; Li, Qian

doi:10.3389/fphys.2022.1060640

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“…Recently, flywheel training (FT) has emerged as an efficacious strategy for a wide range of athletes to enhance sports performance (Buonsenso et al, 2023). For instance, the physical capacities of soccer players (i.e., strength, power, jump, and direction changes) (Allen et al, 2021), running economy of distance runners (Weng et al, 2022), lower-body strength and power qualities in male academy rugby players (Murton et al, 2021), and the CMJ performance of basketball players (Stojanović et al, 2021) were shown to be significantly improved using FT. Strength and conditioning practitioners may acutely or chronically improve athletes' performances with the FT as the eccentric phase is associated with a high mechanical overload .…”

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Functional Kinesiology in Health and Performance

2024

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“…Recently, flywheel training (FT) has emerged as an efficacious strategy for a wide range of athletes to enhance sports performance ( Buonsenso et al, 2023 ). For instance, the physical capacities of soccer players (i.e., strength, power, jump, and direction changes) ( Allen et al, 2021 ), running economy of distance runners ( Weng et al, 2022 ), lower-body strength and power qualities in male academy rugby players ( Murton et al, 2021 ), and the CMJ performance of basketball players ( Stojanović et al, 2021 ) were shown to be significantly improved using FT. Strength and conditioning practitioners may acutely or chronically improve athletes’ performances with the FT as the eccentric phase is associated with a high mechanical overload ( Gonzalo-Skok et al, 2017 ).…”

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Post-activation performance enhancement of flywheel training on lower limb explosive power performance

Chen

Poon

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The study aimed to investigate the post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) of flywheel training (FT) on lower limb explosive power performance. Using a randomized crossover design, 20 trained men (age = 21.5 ± 1.4 years; training experience 5.5 ± 1.2 years) completed seven main conditions after three familiarization sessions. The first three conditions tested the PAPE of the FT on the counter movement jump (CMJ) under three different inertial loads (0.041 kg·m2 as L; 0.057 kg·m2 as ML; and 0.122 kg·m2 as P), whereas the following four conditions tested the PAPE of FT on the 30 m sprint, which consisted of three inertial loads (L, ML, and P) and a control condition. Participants were required to perform the CMJ or 30 m sprint at baseline (Tb) and immediately (T0), 4 min (T4), 8 min (T8), 12 min (T12), and 16 min (T16) after exercise, respectively. The results of the CMJ conditions showed that PAPE peaked at T4 (p < 0.01) and almost subsided at T12 (p > 0.05) in ML and P conditions. Meanwhile, PAPE appeared earlier in the P condition, and the effect was more significant (P:ES = 1.09; ML:ES = 0.79). 30 m sprint results showed significant improvement only in the ML condition. The PAPE peaked at T4 (p < 0.05, ES = −0.47) and almost subsided at T8 (p > 0.05). It was mainly due to the significant enhancement of the 10–30 m segmental timing performance at T4 (p < 0.05, ES = −0.49). This study indicates that the size of the inertial load could influence the magnitude of the PAPE produced by the explosive force of the lower limb. The PAPE of the vertical explosive force increased with increasing inertial load, but the PAPE of the horizontal explosive force did not appear at the maximum inertial load. The most effective elicitation of the PAPE was at 4–8 min after the FT.

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Comparing the Effect of Isoinertial Flywheel Training and Traditional Resistance Training on Maximal Strength and Muscle Power in Healthy People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Liu,

Huang

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Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to analyze whether isoinertial flywheel training (FWT) is superior to traditional resistance training (TRT) in enhancing maximal strength and muscle power in healthy individuals. Methods: Electronic searches were conducted in the Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus databases up to 21 April 2024. Outcomes were analyzed as continuous variables using either a random or fixed effects model to calculate the standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results: A total of sixteen articles, involving 341 subjects, met the inclusion criteria and were included in the statistical analyses. The pooled results indicate no statistically significant differences between FWT and TRT in developing maximal strength in healthy individuals (SMD = 0.24, 95% CI [−0.26, 0.74], p = 0.35). Additionally, the pooled outcomes showed a small-sized effect in muscle power with FWT (SMD = 0.47, 95% CI [0.10, 0.84]), which was significantly higher than that with TRT (p = 0.01) in healthy individuals. Subgroup analysis revealed that when the total number of FWT sessions is between 12 and 18 (1–3 times per week), it significantly improves muscle power (SMD = 0.61, 95% CI [0.12, 1.09]). Significant effects favoring FWT for muscle power were observed in both well-trained (SMD = 0.58, 95% CI [0.04, 1.13]) and untrained individuals (SMD = 1.40, 95% CI [0.23, 2.57]). In terms of exercise, performing flywheel training with squat and lunge exercises significantly enhances muscle power (SMD = 0.43; 95% CI: 0.02–0.84, and p = 0.04). Interestingly, FWT was superior to weight stack resistance training (SMD = 0.61, 95% CI [0.21, 1.00]) in enhancing muscle power, while no significant differences were found compared to barbell free weights training (SMD = 0.36, 95% CI [−0.22, 0.94]). Conclusions: This meta-analysis confirms the superiority of FWT compared to TRT in promoting muscle power in both healthy untrained and well-trained individuals. Squats and lunges for FWT are more suitable for improving lower limb explosive power. It is recommended that coaches and trainers implement FWT for six weeks, 2–3 times per week, with at least a 48 h interval between each session. Although FWT is not superior to free weights training, it is advisable to include FWT in sport periodization to diversify the training stimuli for healthy individuals.

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Effects of flywheel resistance training on the running economy of young male well-trained distance runners

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Functional Kinesiology in Health and Performance

Functional Kinesiology in Health and Performance

Post-activation performance enhancement of flywheel training on lower limb explosive power performance

Comparing the Effect of Isoinertial Flywheel Training and Traditional Resistance Training on Maximal Strength and Muscle Power in Healthy People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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