The Effects of Repeated-Sprint Training on Field-Based Fitness Measures: A Meta-Analysis of Controlled and Non-Controlled Trials

Abstract

Repeated-sprint training can induce small to large improvements in power, speed, repeated-sprint ability and endurance, and may have relevance for training in team sports.

Specific physical trainability in elite young soccer players: efficiency over 6 weeks’ in-season training

“…The results of the present study also showed a significant improvement in power performance following COD and RS training. These results were also in accordance with previous studies [34–36]. Indeed, Jovanovic et al [34] indicated that 8 weeks of a specific COD training programme appears to be an effective way of improving power performance in young soccer players.…”

“…However, there was no significant difference between groups in the 10 to 30 m straight sprint performance. The result of the present study was also in line with scientific literature [36]. Indeed, it has been indicated that RS training allowed improvement in maximal speed (30 m) among young elite soccer players.…”

“…Furthermore, Lockie et al [35] suggested that complex AG training can be used to enhance explosive muscle power and dynamic athletic performance. Moreover, and according to the meta-analysis presented by Taylor et al [36], RS sprint training can induce small to large improvements in muscular power amongst already trained players. According to the latter study, improvements in muscular power are possibly due to muscular adaptations.…”

Strength Training and Metabolic Conditioning for Female Youth and Adolescent Soccer Players

“…Coaches working with teams of players across maturation groups may need to be creative in the way they deliver metabolic conditioning to produce positive adaptations throughout. Repeated sprint training methods could provide an adaptable tool for coaches within this age group given the short and sharp nature of the stimulus and potential benefits on neuromuscular and metabolic fitness (52).…”

Contrasting effects of a mixed-methods high-intensity interval training intervention in girl football players

“…The application of various modes of HIIT in the development of fitness in team sport players has been investigated (Buchheit & Laursen, 2013;Taylor, Macpherson, Spears, & Weston, 2015;Weston, Taylor, Batterham, & Hopkins, 2014). The majority of studies have focused on the inclusion of one mode of HIIT in an overall training program as either additional, or replacement training.…”