Detraining effect of the post-season on selected aerobic and anaerobic performance variables in national league rugby union players: a focus on positional status

Nirmalendran, Rohan; Ingle, Lee

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.

Citation

Nirmalendran, R., & Ingle, L. (2010). Detraining effect of the post-season on selected aerobic and anaerobic performance variables in national league rugby union players: a focus on positional status. Medicina Sportiva, 14(4), 161-168

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 10, 2010
• Publication Date: Apr 29, 2010
• Deposit Date: May 7, 2019
• Print ISSN: 1429-0022
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 161-168
• Series Title: Medicina Sportiva
• Keywords: Strength and conditioning; Training cessation; Close season; Maintenance training
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/738675
• Publisher URL: http://www.medicinasportiva.pl/new/index.php?path=aktualnosci/medicina/ms2010_04#1