Essays about: "Stretch-shortening cycle"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Stretch-shortening cycle.
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1. Contributing factors to punching power in Boxing : A narrative review summarizing determinant factors of punching power in boxing and means of improving them
University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för idrottsmedicinAbstract : Power is a complex area to study and is dependent on a great multitude of factors. Despite this, power-development is of interest in boxing. The purpose of this literature study was to analyze various factors that contribute to punching power in the sport of boxing and to provide a basis for improving it. READ MORE
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2. The efficacy of plyometric training on explosive actions (sprinting, jumping, agility and ball kicking) on the performance of young soccer players.
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskapAbstract : Background: Plyometric training is a form of conditioning with increasing popularity that involves the performance of body weight jumping type exercises with the use of the stretch-shortening cycle muscle action. It is widely accepted that plyometric training has beneficial effects on many sports, including soccer. READ MORE
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3. Jump ability and knee stability in adolescents with different elasticity training
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskapAbstract : Background: Jump height, utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) and knee stability is key qualifications and important factors for athletic performance. This is usually practiced with the help of plyometric training. However, plyometric training is considered as an exercise with high-impact that adds stress on the body. READ MORE
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4. Practical applications of an optimized plyometric training – an overview
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)Abstract : Plyometric training has always been a topic of interest in terms of sport perfor-mance enhancement and development. The most relevant and up-to-date data has been reviewed to try to answer the question “what kind of plyometric training to use” to improve ones’ performance. READ MORE
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5. A correlation study between vertical jump height and sprint in young female teamgymnasts
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Hälsa och idrottAbstract : Background: Teamgym is a relatively new and emerging sport that originating comes from Scandinavia. Teamgym differs a lot from the most known form of gymnastics, artistic gymnastic. For example artistic gymnastics is an individual sport, while teamgym is performed by 6-12 members in each team. READ MORE