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Relationship between Repeated Sprint Ability and Aerobic Capacity in Professional Soccer Players

Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) and repeated sprint ability (RSA) in a group of professional soccer players. Methods: Forty-one professional soccer players (age 23 ± 4 yrs, height 180.0 ± 5.3 cm, weight 79.6 ± 5.3 kg) were required to perform tests to assess RSA and VO2max on two separate days with at least 48 hrs rest between testing sessions. Each player performed a treadmill test to determine their VO2max and a test for RSA involving the players completing 6 x 40m sprints (turn after 20m) with 20s active recovery between each sprint. Results: There was a significant negative correlation between body mass normalised VO2max and mean sprint time (RSAmean) (r=-0.655 ; P<0.01) and total sprint time (RSAtotal) (r=-0.591, P<0.01). Conclusion: Results of the current study indicate that VO2max is one important factor aiding soccer players in the recovery from repeated sprint type activities.

Team sports ; intermittent sprinting ; recovery

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