scholarly journals Proposal of a Conditioning Activity Model on Sprint Swimming Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarine Botta de Arruda ◽  
Ricardo Augusto Barbieri ◽  
Vitor Luiz de Andrade ◽  
Jônatas Augusto Cursiol ◽  
Carlos Augusto Kalva-Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Activity Model ◽  
Sprint Swimming

scholarly journals Corrigendum: Proposal of a Conditioning Activity Model on Sprint Swimming Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarine Botta de Arruda ◽  
Ricardo Augusto Barbieri ◽  
Vitor Luiz de Andrade ◽  
Jônatas Augusto Cursiol ◽  
Carlos Augusto Kalva-Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Activity Model ◽  
Sprint Swimming

scholarly journals Specific and Holistic Predictors of Sprint Front Crawl Swimming Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-207
Author(s):  
Marek Strzała ◽  
Arkadiusz Stanula ◽  
Piotr Krężałek ◽  
Wojciech Rejdych ◽  
Jakub Karpiński ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Arm Cranking ◽  
Front Crawl ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Fitness Assessment ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sprint Swimming

Abstract The aim of the study was to examine the impact of selected water- and dry-land predictors of 50-m front crawl performance among 27 male swimmers aged 19.3 ± 2.67 years. The following water tests were performed: front crawl tethered arm stroking in a water flume (flow velocity: 0.9 m·s–1) and leg tethered flutter kicking in a swimming pool. Anaerobic tests on dry land included arm cranking and a set of 10 countermovement jumps. The maximal and average forces generated by legs in tethered swimming (Fl max and Fl ave) turned out to be the strongest predictors of sprint swimming aptitude. These values were strongly correlated with total speed (Vtotal50) (r = 0.49, p < 0.05 and r = 0.54, p < 0.01, respectively), start, turn, and finishing speed (VSTF) (r = 0.60, p < 0.01 and r = 0.67, p < 0.01, respectively). The relationship of Fl max and Fl ave with surface speed (Vsurface) was moderate (r = 0.33, non-significant and r = 0.41, p < 0.05, respectively). The maximal force generated by arms (Fa max) during flume tethered swimming significantly influenced Vsurface and Vtotal50 (0.51, p < 0.01 and 0.47, p < 0.05, respectively). Its relationship with VSTF was close to significant (0.36, p = 0.07). Upper and lower limb dry-land tests showed lower and more holistic relationships with the 50-m front crawl race, however, being a good complement to overall fitness assessment. Specific in-water evaluation, especially the newly prepared flutter kicking test, as well as dry-land tests, can be applied to regularly monitor progress in swimming training, and to identify talented swimmers.

scholarly journals The Effect of Concurrent Resistance Training on Upper Body Strength, Sprint Swimming Performance and Kinematics in Competitive Adolescent Swimmers. A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10261
Author(s):  
Sofiene Amara ◽  
Tiago M. Barbosa ◽  
Yassine Negra ◽  
Raouf Hammami ◽  
Riadh Khalifa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Bench Press ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Swimming Velocity ◽  
Stroke Rate ◽  
Sprint Swimming

This study aimed to examine the effect of 9 weeks of concurrent resistance training (CRT) between resistance on dry land (bench press (BP) and medicine ball throw) and resistance in water (water parachute and hand paddles) on muscle strength, sprint swimming performance and kinematic variables compared by the usual training (standard in-water training). Twenty-two male competitive swimmers participated in this study and were randomly allocated to two groups. The CRT group (CRTG, age = 16.5 ± 0.30 years) performed a CRT program, and the control group (CG, age = 16.1 ± 0.32 years) completed their usual training. The independent variables were measured pre- and post-intervention. The findings showed that the one-repetition maximum bench press (1RM BP) was improved only after a CRT program (d = 2.18; +12.11 ± 1.79%). Moreover, all sprint swimming performances were optimized in the CRT group (d = 1.3 to 2.61; −4.22 ± 0.18% to −7.13 ± 0.23%). In addition, the findings revealed an increase in velocity and stroke rate (d = 1.67, d = 2.24; 9.36 ± 2.55%, 13.51 ± 4.22%, respectively) after the CRT program. The CRT program improved the muscle strength, which, in turn, improved the stroke rate, with no change in the stroke length. Then, the improved stroke rate increased the swimming velocity. Ultimately, a faster velocity leads to better swim performances.

Buoyancy, Gender, and Swimming Performance

2000 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 248-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott P. McLean ◽  
Richard N. Hinrichs
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Body Position ◽  
Center Of Mass ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Percent Body Fat ◽  
Buoyant Force ◽  
Body Strength ◽  
Upper Body Strength ◽  
Sprint Swimming

This study investigated the relationship of gender and buoyancy to sprint swimming performance. The center of buoyancy (CB) and center of mass (CM) were measured using reaction board principles. Performance was evaluated as the time needed to complete the middle 13.7 m of a 22.9-m sprint for kicking and swimming trials. Nineteen female swimmers (mean ±SD, 21.9 ± 3.2 years) had significantly more body fat (24.1 ± 4.5%) than 13 male swimmers (21.7 ± 4.2 years, 14.8 ± 5.0%). Males swam and kicked significantly faster (p< .01) than females. Percent body fat, upper body strength, the distance between the CB and CM (d), and the buoyant force measured in 3 body positions all met the criteria for entrance into a regression equation. When gender was not controlled in the analysis, these variables accounted for 70% of the variance in swim time (p< .008). When gender was controlled in the analysis, these variables accounted for 45% of the variance in swim time (p= .06). Percent body fat accounted for the largest amount variance in both regression analyses (39%,p< .001; 18%,p= 0.02, respectively). Upper body strength accounted for 14% of the variance in swim time (p= .006) when gender was not controlled but only 4% when gender was controlled (p= .27). The distancedas measured in a body position with both arms raised above the head was the buoyancy factor that accounted for the greatest amount of variance in swim time (6% when gender was not controlled,p= .06, 10%; when gender was controlled,p= .07). Percent body fat,d, and the buoyant force accounted for no significant amount of variance in kick time. These data suggested that a swimmer’s buoyancy characteristics did have a small but important influence on sprint swimming performance.

Circadian rhythm effects on neuromuscular and sprint swimming performance

2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús G. Pallarés ◽  
Álvaro López-Samanes ◽  
Jaime Moreno ◽  
Valentín E. Fernández-Elías ◽  
Juan Fernando Ortega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Circadian Rhythm ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Sprint Swimming

scholarly journals Applicability of Maximal Ergometer Testing and Sprint Performance in Adolescent Endurance and Sprint Trained Swimmers

Sports ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Adam J. Pinos ◽  
Elton M. Fernandes ◽  
Eric Viana ◽  
Heather M. Logan-Sprenger ◽  
David J. Bentley
Keyword(s):  
Power Output ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Lactate Concentration ◽  
Blood Lactate Concentration ◽  
Time Trial ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Trained Group ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Ergometer Test ◽  
Sprint Swimming

Sprint swimming is a short duration, high intensity sport requiring a relatively greater contribution of energy from anaerobic metabolism. Understanding energy system utilization for the classification of a competitive swimmer (sprint or distance) may be useful for both training prescription and event specialization. The relationship between anaerobic swim ergometer testing and adolescent sprint swimming performance has not been investigated. The purpose of this study was to compare the performance and physiological responses during a maximal all-out ergometer test as well as the maximal anaerobic lactate test in a group of sprint vs. middle-distance specialized swimmers. Sixteen (n = 16) competitive swimmers (mean ± standard deviation (SD), age 16.8 ± 0.7 year; body mass 67.3 ± 9.8 kg) were categorized into two gender matched groups: sprint (n = 8) and middle-distance (n = 8). Each athlete performed (1) a 45 s swim ergometer maximal test to determine peak and mean power output (Watts (W)), (2) a MANLT test to determine peak and average velocity as well as the post-exercise lactate response, and (3) a 50 m swim time trial. The sprint group showed a higher mean (p = 0.026) and peak (p = 0.031) velocity during the MANLT. In addition, blood lactate concentration was significantly (p < 0.01) higher in the sprint vs. middle-distance trained group at 3 and 12 min after completion of the MANLT (3-min post 11.29 ± 2.32 vs. 9.55 ± 3.48 mmol/L; 12-min post 8.23 ± 2.28 vs. 7.05 ± 2.47 mmol/L). The power output during the 45 s all-out swimming ergometer test was higher in the sprint trained group. The results of this study demonstrate the anaerobic contribution to sprint swimming measured during an all-out dryland ergometer test.

scholarly journals How lipid content and temperature affect American shad (Alosa sapidissima) attempt rate and sprint swimming: implications for overcoming migration barriers

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (12) ◽  
pp. 2235-2244
Author(s):  
Shannon M. Bayse ◽  
Stephen D. McCormick ◽  
Theodore Castro-Santos
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Content ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Fork Length ◽  
American Shad ◽  
Seasonal Effects ◽  
Upstream Migration ◽  
Alosa Sapidissima ◽  
Migration Barriers ◽  
Sprint Swimming ◽  
Swimming Endurance

How seasonal effects such as temperature increases and reduced lipid content affect the ability of anadromous fishes to traverse high-velocity barriers and sprint swimming is poorly understood. We evaluated American shad (Alosa sapidissima) swimming performance in a flume against high flow velocities (2.5–3.7 m·s−1) during the upstream migration period (April–May; temperatures 11.1–21.4 °C) to determine how their willingness to enter a velocity barrier (attempt rate) and their swimming endurance changed during migration. American shad did not make attempts at low temperatures, and attempt rate gradually increased throughout the migration as temperatures warmed. American shad displayed two distinct, nonsustained swimming modes (prolonged and sprint swimming), and endurance was different between sexes. At warmer temperatures, females swam at prolonged speeds more often and longer females displayed a lower endurance. Males primarily swam at sprint speeds and were affected by swimming speed, fork length, and lipid content. Our results indicate that American shad motivation and swimming endurance change over the course of the migration as conditions change, potentially limiting their ability to pass barriers.

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