Small Performance Effects of a Practical Mixed-Methods Cooling Strategy in Elite Team Sport Athletes.

IF 1.4 4区教育学 Q3 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Epub Date: 2022-09-27 DOI:10.1080/02701367.2022.2125158

S P Fenemor, N D Gill, M W Driller, B Mills, F Sella, C M Beaven

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Purpose: The ingestion of ice slurry and application of ice towels can elicit favorable physiological, perceptual, and performance benefits when used individually; however, the combined use and effectiveness of these practical cooling strategies have not been assessed using a sport-specific performance test, based on actual match demands, in an elite team sport context. Methods: Ten non-heat acclimated elite male rugby sevens athletes undertook two cycling heat response tests (HRT) designed to be specific to the demands of rugby sevens in hot conditions (35°C, 80% rH). In a crossover design, the HRTs were conducted with (COOLING) and without (HOT) the combined use of internal (ice slushy ingestion) and external (application of ice towels to the head, neck, and face) pre- and per-cooling strategies. Physiological, perceptual, and performance variables were monitored throughout each HRT. Results: COOLING resulted in reductions in mean tympanic temperature (-0.4 ± 0.2°C; d = 1.18); mean heart rate (-5 ± 8 bpm; d = 0.53); thermal discomfort (-0.5 ± 0.9 AU; d = 0.48); and thirst sensation (-1.0 ± 1.1 AU; d = 0.61) during the HRT. COOLING also resulted in a small increase in 4-min time trial power output (by 7 ± 33 W, ~3%; d = 0.35) compared to HOT. Discussion: A combination of internal and external pre- and per-cooling strategies can result in a range of small physiological, perceptual, and performance benefits during a rugby sevens specific HRT, compared to undertaking no cooling. Practitioners should include such strategies when performing in hot conditions.

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一种实用的混合方法冷却策略对优秀团体运动员的小影响。

目的:单独使用冰浆和冰毛巾可引起良好的生理、知觉和性能益处;然而，这些实用的冷却策略的综合使用和有效性尚未通过基于实际比赛需求的运动特定性能测试进行评估，在精英团队运动背景下。方法:10名非热适应的优秀男子七人橄榄球运动员进行了两次循环热反应测试(HRT)，该测试是针对七人橄榄球在高温条件下(35°C, 80% rH)的需求而设计的。在交叉设计中，hrt是在有(COOLING)和没有(HOT)的情况下进行的，联合使用内部(冰泥摄入)和外部(在头部、颈部和面部使用冰毛巾)预冷和过冷策略。在每次HRT过程中监测生理、知觉和表现变量。结果:冷却导致平均鼓室温度降低(-0.4±0.2°C;D = 1.18);平均心率(-5±8bpm;D = 0.53);热不适感(-0.5±0.9 AU;D = 0.48);渴感(-1.0±1.1 AU);d = 0.61)。冷却也导致4分钟时间试验功率输出小幅增加(增加7±33 W， ~3%;d = 0.35)。讨论:与不进行冷却相比，内部和外部预冷和过冷策略的组合可以在橄榄球七人制特定HRT中产生一系列小的生理、感知和性能优势。从业者应该包括这样的策略，当执行在炎热的条件。

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Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 社会科学-心理学

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4.30

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125

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6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport publishes research in the art and science of human movement that contributes significantly to the knowledge base of the field as new information, reviews, substantiation or contradiction of previous findings, development of theory, or as application of new or improved techniques. The goals of RQES are to provide a scholarly outlet for knowledge that: (a) contributes to the study of human movement, particularly its cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature; (b) impacts theory and practice regarding human movement; (c) stimulates research about human movement; and (d) provides theoretical reviews and tutorials related to the study of human movement. The editorial board, associate editors, and external reviewers assist the editor-in-chief. Qualified reviewers in the appropriate subdisciplines review manuscripts deemed suitable. Authors are usually advised of the decision on their papers within 75–90 days.