Physical-preparation recommendations for elite rugby sevens performance
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Article Title | Physical-preparation recommendations for elite rugby sevens performance |
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ERA Journal ID | 40358 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Schuster, Jake (Author), Howells, Dan (Author), Robineau, Julien (Author), Couderc, Anthony (Author), Natera, Alex (Author), Lumley, Nick (Author), Gabbett, Tim J. (Author) and Winkelman, Nick (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance |
Journal Citation | 13 (3), pp. 255-267 |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1555-0265 |
1555-0273 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0728 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28771098 |
Abstract | Rugby sevens, a sport new to the Olympics, features high-intensity intermittent running and contact efforts more than short match durations, normally 6 times across 2 to 3 d in a tournament format. Elite rugby sevens seasons often include over a dozen competitive tournaments over less than 9 months, demanding deliberate and careful training-stress balance and workload management alongside development of the necessary physical qualities required for competition. Focus on running and repeated power skills, strength, and match-specific conditioning capacities is advised. Partial taper approaches in combination with high-speed running (>5 m/s from GPS measures) before and between tournaments in succession may reduce injury rates and enhance performance. In a sport with substantial long-haul intercontinental travel and repetitive chronic load demands, management of logistics including nutrition and recovery is inclusive of the formula for success in the physical preparation of elite rugby sevens athletes. |
Keywords | athletes, athletic performance, competitive behavior, football, humans, physical conditioning, running, Olympics, exercise performance, power, speed |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Florida State University, United States |
England Rugby, United Kingdom | |
French Rugby Federation, France | |
Aspire Academy, Qatar | |
Scottish Rugby, United Kingdom | |
Institute for Resilient Regions | |
Irish Rugby Football Union, Ireland | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q53xy/physical-preparation-recommendations-for-elite-rugby-sevens-performance
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