@article { , title = {Detraining effect of the post-season on selected aerobic and anaerobic performance variables in national league rugby union players: a focus on positional status}, abstract = {Introduction: The study aimed to assess the effects of 6 weeks post-season detraining in relation to player position on selected anaerobic, aerobic and anthropometric characteristics in sub-elite rugby union players. Methods: 34 English National Division One rugby players (mean age 24.6 ± 3.7 years; stature 184 ± 8 cm) were recruited from one professional club and divided into four groups based on playing positions: Tight five forwards (T5), loose forwards (LF), inside backs (IB), and outside backs (OB). Participants were assessed for body mass, sum of 7 skinfolds, countermovement and squat jump performance, 1 repetition maximum bench press and squat, 40m sprint time, 5m multiple shuttle test, and 20m multi-stage fitness test at baseline and 6 weeks later following the post-seasonal break.}, eissn = {1734-2260}, issn = {1429-0022}, issue = {4}, pages = {161-168}, publicationstatus = {Published}, url = {https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/738675}, volume = {14}, keyword = {Health and Health Inequalities, Strength and conditioning, Training cessation, Close season, Maintenance training}, year = {2010}, author = {Nirmalendran, Rohan and Ingle, Lee} }