Applied Sports Science Weekly Digest #386

Peculiarities of cardio-respiratory relationships in qualified athletes with different types of heart rhythm regulation according to respiratory maneuver data

“The use of a respiratory maneuver in a combined study of the cardiorespiratory system in the conditions of current control of athletes showed informativeness in the differentiation of HRR types and states of functional overstrain.“

Age-related biomechanical variations in vertical jumping and sprinting performance among basketball players

“These results highlight the importance of age-specific training programs that focus on developing explosive power for younger players and optimising performance while minimising injury risk for seniors.“

Effects of static stretching and walking during inter-set intervals of resistance training on muscle fatigue of the quadriceps

“These results indicated that static stretching and walking during inter-set rest intervals did not influence the change in flexibility and muscle fatigue of the leg extension exercise.“

Predicting competitive alpine skiing performance by multivariable statistics—the need for individual profiling

“The findings of this investigation indicate that the selected tests employed in this study exhibit limited generalizability for the assessment of elite alpine skiers, as the predictive value of specific physiological parameters on competitive performance appears to be highly athlete-dependent.“

The financial cost of injuries and their association with team success in professional men’s cricket

“These data support the implementation of effective injury prevention measures for lumbar spine, hand and knee injuries to reduce injury rates and subsequent costs.“