Impact of a 10-Week Strength Training Program on Physical Performance and Match External Load in Young Elite Female Soccer Players.

IF 2.5 Q1 SPORT SCIENCES
Sefika Pelin Bal, Luis Manuel Martínez-Aranda, Peter Krustrup, Javier Raya-González
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Abstract

Background: Soccer is a physically demanding sport characterized by frequent high-intensity efforts, which are particularly relevant in women's competitions. Improving high-speed running and aerobic capacity has been linked to better on-field performance. Strength training has shown promise in enhancing these physical attributes, but its application in young female soccer players remains underexplored. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 10-week in-season strength training program on physical performance and match running demands in young female soccer players.

Methods: Thirty-two U18 Danish female professional soccer players from two comparable teams voluntarily participated in the study. Teams were allocated to either an experimental group, performing twice-weekly strength training (EG, n = 16) or a control group (CG, n = 16). Vertical jump performance and Yo-Yo IR2 performance as an estimation for maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) were assessed both pre and post intervention. Additionally, players' match external demands (i.e., total distance, distance covered at speeds above 23 km·h-1, and maximum velocity achieved) were monitored using Global Positioning System devices during four matches before and after the intervention.

Results: Significant within-group differences were observed across all variables for the EG (p = 0.001; ES = 1.08 to 1.45, large), without differences in the CG (p > 0.01). Between-group analysis indicated significant differences favoring the EG in all variables (F = 27.40 to 47.17; p = 0.001).

Conclusions: The application of a 10-week strength training program led to improvements in physical and match running performance among young female soccer players, underscoring the importance of incorporating strength training programs into female soccer periodization to enhance performance.

10周力量训练计划对年轻优秀女足运动员体能表现和比赛外负荷的影响。
背景:足球是一项对身体要求很高的运动,其特点是需要频繁的高强度努力,这在女子比赛中尤为重要。提高高速跑步和有氧能力与更好的场上表现有关。力量训练已显示出增强这些身体特征的希望,但其在年轻女子足球运动员中的应用仍未得到充分探索。本研究旨在探讨为期10周的赛季力量训练计划对年轻女子足球运动员身体表现和比赛跑步需求的影响。方法:来自两支具有可比性的球队的32名丹麦U18女子职业足球运动员自愿参与研究。团队被分配到实验组,每周进行两次力量训练(EG, n = 16)或对照组(CG, n = 16)。在干预前和干预后评估垂直跳跃表现和溜溜球IR2表现作为最大摄氧量(VO2max)的估计。此外,在干预前后的四场比赛中,使用全球定位系统设备监测球员的比赛外部需求(即总距离,速度超过23 km·h-1时所覆盖的距离和最大速度)。结果:在EG的所有变量中观察到显著的组内差异(p = 0.001; ES = 1.08至1.45,大),而在CG方面没有差异(p < 0.01)。组间分析显示,所有变量的EG均有显著差异(F = 27.40 ~ 47.17; p = 0.001)。结论:为期10周的力量训练方案的应用导致了年轻女子足球运动员身体和比赛跑步成绩的改善,强调了将力量训练方案纳入女子足球分期以提高成绩的重要性。
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Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology Health Professions-Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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