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Competition Intensity and Fatigue in Elite Fencing
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Geoff J.G. Marshall,
James Phillips,
Angelo Noto,
Conor Buttigieg,
Marcela Gondek,
Frank A. Hills,
Lygeri Dimitriou
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Volume: 31, Issue: 11, Pages: 3128 - 3136
Swansea University Author:
Liam Kilduff
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DOI (Published version): 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001758
Abstract
As yet, no studies have characterized fencing competitions. Therefore, in elite male foilists and across 2 competitions, we investigated their countermovement jump height, testosterone (T), cortisol (C), alpha-amylase (AA), immunoglobulin A (IgA), heart rate (HR), blood lactate (BL), and rating of p...
| Published in: | Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research |
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| ISSN: | 1064-8011 |
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2017
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39352 |
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As yet, no studies have characterized fencing competitions. Therefore, in elite male foilists and across 2 competitions, we investigated their countermovement jump height, testosterone (T), cortisol (C), alpha-amylase (AA), immunoglobulin A (IgA), heart rate (HR), blood lactate (BL), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Average (±SD) scores for RPE, BL, and HR (average, max, and percentage of time ≥80% HRmax) were highest in the knockout bouts compared with poules (8.5 ± 1.3 vs. 5.7 ± 1.3, 3.6 ± 1.0 vs. 3.1 ± 1.4 mmol·L, 171 ± 5 vs. 168 ± 8 b·min−1, 195 ± 7 vs. 192 ± 7 b·min−1, 74 vs. 68%); however, only significant (p ≤ 0.05) for RPE. Countermovement jump height, albeit nonsignificantly (p > 0.05), increased throughout competition and dropped thereafter. Although responses of C, AA, and IgA showed a tendency to increase during competition and drop thereafter (T and T:C doing the opposite), no significant differences were noted for any analyte. Results suggest that fencing is a high-intensity anaerobic sport, relying on alactic energy sources. However, some bouts evoke BL values of ≥4 mmol·L and thus derive energy from anaerobic glycolysis. High HRs appear possible on account of ample within- and between-bout rest. The small competition load associated with fencing competitions may explain the nonsignificant findings noticed. |
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| College: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering |
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11 |
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3128 |
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3136 |