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Acute Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols in Competitive Young Swimmers

RecruitingNAAges 11 Years - 18 YearsAllUniversity of Palermo
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Several warm-up strategies are commonly employed by athletes to optimize athletic performance and minimize the risk of injury. Recently, Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) has been demonstrated to be effective in improving athletic performance. Nevertheless, the difference with the general warm-up is still unclear and poorly studied. Conventionally, short-term performance improvements achieved after brief periods of maximal activity have been attributed to PAP, a muscle memory mechanism that generates involuntary and short-lived effects (\~28 seconds). This condition appears to be activated only by a history of localized maximal contractions. In the literature, various conditioning protocols with differing durations and intensities have been explored, often finding conflicting results in terms of athletic performance. In swimming, few PAPE warm-up protocols outside the pool h

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Active participation in competitive training programs (at least 10 hours per week), at least one year of experience in competitions organized by the Italian Swimming Federation, and no recent injuries. * Experience of resistance training for at least 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Irregular training participation * History of injuries in the 6 months prior to the study
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What it tests

  • Squats with resistance band
  • Vertical jump after dropping from a box
  • Combination BS + DJ
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Where

1 site
A.S.D. Swim Power
Bagheria, Italy
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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