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EXPLOSIVE TECHNICAL ACTIONS INCREASE FATIGUE INDEX IN THE RSA UIRFIDE SOCCER TEST
BLASCO-LAFARGA, C., DONFRANCESCO, G., MONTOYA, A., MONTEAGUDO, P., CORDELLAT, A., ROLDÁN, A., SANCHIS-
SANCHIS, R.
UIRFIDE–RESEARCH GROUP. UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA (SPAIN).
Introduction
Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA), a complex capacity related to both neuromuscular and metabolic demands, requires specificity while train-
ing and testing (Bangsbo, Mohr et al. 2006). The assessment of the capacity to repeat linear sprints was first substituted by shorter sprints
including changes of direction (COD) (7x34.2 m/25s; Bangsbo 1994), and later by more specific tests where variations in distances, rests,
COD’s angles, or even the introduction of jumps, became a matter of study (Buchheit, Bishop et al. 2010, Hader, Mendez-Villanueva et al.
2014). However, few research has focused in the loss of velocity on RSA when short sprints, COD and jumps are combined with technical
actions such as brief explosive accelerations conducting and passing the ball (C&Pb), which is the aim of this study.
Methods
13 professional soccer players of Valencia C.F (18±1.71y; 68.49±6.07kg) performed the Bangsbo (1994) test (BT) and the RSA-UIRFIDE-
Soccer-Test (UST), separated by one week. UST comprises 7*10m segments, grouped in 3 sections: A) COD sprints: (10m+2x10m)/5s; B)
2x10m left COD with C&Pb; and C) 2x10m right COD with C&Pb; interspersed by 15s of rest. This triple structure in repeated 6 times, with
5s to make a CMJ and 15s left to start again. B and C sections start with an explosive dribble action. The fatigue index (FI; Fitzsimons,
Dawson et al. 1993), BLa, RPE_10 and HRmax were analyzed looking for differences in physiological fatigue and loss of velocity between
BT and the A-section in UST (UST_A). Student’s T-test or Wilcoxon-test for related samples were applied.
Results
UST_A induced significantly larger losses of velocity (IF: 8.71±4.95% vs 3.63±1.52%; p<0.01) and higher HRmax (191.50± 2.32 vs
180.69±11.87 bpm; p<0.05), for a similar(p>0,05) final Bla (8,75±2,32 vs 8,30±1,44 mmol-1) and RPE_10 (9.67±1.80 vs 8.75 ±2.22).
Discussion
Start-stop actions are highly demanding (Hader, Mendez-Villanueva et al. 2014), so explosive technical actions might increase fatigue.
Short distance, COD and 5s-rest in UST might also help. Since loss of velocity is preserved, the introduction of more complex and specific
situations should improve the quality of performance testing.
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Bangsbo J, Mohr M, Poulsen A, Perez-Gomez J, Krustrup P. (2006). J Exerc Sci Fit, 4(1): 1-14.
Buchheit M, Bishop D, Haydar B, Nakamura FY, Ahmaidi S. (2010). Int J Sports Med, 31(06): 402-409.
Fitzsimons M, Dawson B, Ward D, Wilkinson A. (1993). Aust. J. Sci. Med, 25: 82-82.
Hader K, Mendez-Villanueva A, Ahmaidi S, Williams BK, Buchheit M. (2014). BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil, 6(1): 2.

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PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES AND ENERGY EXPENDITURE MEASUREMENT DURING SIMULATED TAEKWONDO COM-
BAT PAD-WORK PROTOCOLS: INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT WORK:REST RATIOS.
LANGAN-EVANS, C.1, SHEPHERD, S. O.1, MORTON, J. P.1, CLOSE, G. L.1
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Introduction
The challenges of studying the energetic expenditure and physiological responses of Taekwondo combats are complex. The full contact
nature of the sport makes it difficult to assess both energy systems and expenditure contributions during competition (Hausen et al.,
2017). Taekwondo combat simulations have also been shown as ineffective in replicating the physiological responses of actual competi-
tion combats (Bridge et al., 2013). Therefore the aims of this study were twofold: 1. to assess the physiological responses of a range of
simulated Taekwondo combat pad-work (STCP-W) protocols and to determine their ecological validity and 2. to validate the reliability of a
portable actigraphy unit versus indirect calorimetry for the assessment of activity energy expenditure (AEE) during these protocols.
Methods
10 elite male Taekwondo athletes completed the STCP-W protocols in random order. Each protocol was set at differing work:rest ratios,
where work was defined as 2 seconds of technical kicking efforts, classified into Condition 1 (1:7 - Easy), Condition 2 (1:5 - Competition)
and Condition 3 (1:2 - Hard). Participants were assessed for oxygen uptake using indirect calorimetry, heart rate (HR), blood lactate (BL)
and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) and wore a portable actigraphy unit throughout. Statistical analysis was conducted using a two
way within subjects ANOVA and sphericity was assumed using the Mauchly test. Least squares regression was used to assess validity
where between STCP-W protocol conditions, actigraphy measurements were regressed individually against each indirect calorimetry
assessment (Hopkins et al., 2009).
Results
HR, BL, RPE and indirect calorimetry values all showed differences (P < 0.05) within and between conditions validating the differing STCP-
W protocols as measures of workload intensity. Estimates of AEE using actigraphy measured against indirect calorimetry demonstrated
greater validity in Conditions 1 and 2 compared to Conditions 3 as indicated by less fixed and proportional biases.
Discussion
Despite being much higher in workload intensity Condition 3 values compared best with actual competition physiological demands
reported in the literature and the same work:rest ratios could be considered by coaches for training interventions. The portable actigra-
phy unit differed to indirect calorimetry measurements in Conditions 1 and 3 and measurement error increased in tandem with increases
in workload intensity. However, the error of measurement could be regarded as ecologically minimal and further study around the use of
portable actigraphy in Taekwondo training and competition is warranted.
References
Bridge CA, McNaughton LR, Close GL Drust B. (2013) Int J Sport Physiol, 34 (7), 573-81.
Hausen M, Soares PP, Araújo MP, Porto F, Franchini E, Bridge CA, Gurgel J. (2017) PLoS One, 12 (2), e0171553.
Hopkins WG, Marshall SW, Batterham AM, Hannin, J. (2009) Med Sci Sport Exerc, 41 (1), 3-13.

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