The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 2011
Fifty-three members of the Italian Men Water Polo Team were filmed using two synchronized cameras... more Fifty-three members of the Italian Men Water Polo Team were filmed using two synchronized cameras, while they were shooting a goal. Considering the differences in body mass, height, training strategies and the technical-tactical features of the players, the aims of this study were to employ video-analysis techniques in order to investigate selected kinematic parameters in water polo throwing, and to provide comprehensive quantitative information on the throwing movement in relation to the different team player positions. Video analysis was used to estimate the elbow angle at release, the shoulder angle at follow through, the back and head height at ball release, trunk rotation angle and ball velocity at release. Ball release velocities ranged from 21.0 to 29.8 m/s (average value 25.3±1.4 m/s), for field players. Goal keepers show the lowest team values (average 21.7±0.3 m/s). Similar to previous study results, ball release was typically reached just prior to the elbow approaching fu...
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 2014
The aim of this study was to verify how listening to instrumental asynchronous music, with tempo ... more The aim of this study was to verify how listening to instrumental asynchronous music, with tempo of 90 bpm, can affect the aerobic physical performance in elderly women engaged in a continuous and constant exercising, predominantly aerobic, consisting of walking routines. Twenty women (N.=20, age=75.8±4.2 years) volunteered to the study and underwent a six-week period of physical exercising. All women were previously sedentary, as they had not trained systematically within the last 5 years. The experimental group (Eg=10) performed all the exercise sessions and tests listening to music. The control group (Cg=10) performed the same program without listening to music. Total distances covered, heart rates before and after the tests and the rates of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured. Significant differences between groups (P<0.01) were found in RPE. No statistically significant differences were observed in total distances covered and heart rates, although there was an increase of...
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, Jan 7, 2014
to investigate the acute effects of two different initial heart rates intensities when testing th... more to investigate the acute effects of two different initial heart rates intensities when testing the repeated sprint ability (RSA) performances in young soccer players. since there are many kinds of pre--match warm--ups, we chose to take as an absolute indicator of internal load the heart rate reached at the end of two different warm--up protocols (~90 vs. ≈60% HRmax) and to compare the respective RSA performances. The RSA tests were performed on fifteen male soccer players (Age: 17.9±1.5 yrs) with two sets of ten shuttle--sprints (15+15m) with a 1:3 exercise to rest ratio, in different days (randomized order) with different HR% (60 & 90% HRmax). In order to compare the different sprint performances a Fatigue Index (FI%) was computed, while the blood lactate concentrations (BLa--) were measured before and after testing, to compare metabolic energy. significant differences among trials within each sets (P<0.01) were found. Differences between sets were also found, especially compari...
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 2013
The paper aims at studying the technical place kick in rugby, frontally to the try and at 40 mete... more The paper aims at studying the technical place kick in rugby, frontally to the try and at 40 meter distance. The relationship between the type of run with a predefined number of holds (1 to 4), the kinematics variables (the angle variation of the lower limbs, at the time of loading and at the moment of the impact against the ball), the average ball movement speed were assessed. Six men national athletes, took part in the study. All the kicks were video-recorded with two high speed (210 Hz) digital cameras, and processed with Dartfish 5.5Pro software. According to the type of run, significant differences were reported on the run time (P<0.01) which correlated with the average ball movement speed (r=0.241; P<0.05). The analysis of the different types of runs lead to the definition of the best possible conditions for such a specific sport move, to be suggested during application or training for specialised athletes.
To gain benefits from physical performance on older people it is important to establish an optima... more To gain benefits from physical performance on older people it is important to establish an optimal training program in terms of volume, intensity, and weekly frequency. WHO recommends aerobic exercise at least 30 minutes on possibly most days of the week and strength training for 2-3 days a week (1). Actually the training programs, commonly used, include a frequency of 2-3 days a week with a duration of 50 minutes each: performing aerobic, strength, balance and flexibility exercise. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects on balance, muscular strength and the flexibility of two different physical activity programs performed within one week. Forty-nine healthy and trained elderly persons, (14 males and 35 females), participating in this study (71,9 ± 5,9 age, 156,8 ±8,3 height, 74,1 ±11,4 body weight and 30,2±4,38 BMI), were divided randomly into two groups. The first group (Experimental Group, EG) followed an intensive daily program for one week - twice a day for 45 minu...
Le procedure di Match Analysis negli sport di squadra sono divenute argomento di discussione di g... more Le procedure di Match Analysis negli sport di squadra sono divenute argomento di discussione di grande interesse fra gli allenatori e gli studiosi di scienze dello sport. Quando ci si riferisce a questo particolare aspetto della metodologia dell’allenamento sportivo, l’informazione ecologica ed efficace e l’elaborazione dei dati pertinenti devono essere considerati i fattori chiave per una corretta analisi della prestazione. Ciò implica una diversa e sempre più raffinata gestione del processo di acquisizione e passaggio delle informazioni all’interno di uno staff tecnico e con gli atleti impegnati. Attualmente il concetto di “Match Analysis” è usato per definire il processo della osservazione e valutazione di un “insieme di comportamenti” adottati dagli atleti durante una partita o incontro, applicando diverse metodologie e utilizzando specifici mezzi e strumenti, al fine di raccogliere ed elaborare i dati relativi ai diversi aspetti di una disciplina sportiva, sotto diversi punti d...
Introdution The aim of this study is to investigate the relation between the heart rate (%HRpeak)... more Introdution The aim of this study is to investigate the relation between the heart rate (%HRpeak), the blood lactate ([BLa]) and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) in professional rugby players during training based on “small sided games” (SSG). It has been observed that in previous studies and through various protocols the (RPE) has been correlated with different physiological markers (Chen MJ, 2002), while in the soccer game the (RPE) gives a valid and efficacious alternative to quantify the intensity of training as previously demonstrated (Impellizzeri FM, 2004). Methods Three different SSG of 20 min. each, chosen by random and with three different tactical tasks, have been carried out on five players (body mass 90.2 ± 11.7 kg; height 178 ± 5.6 cm; age 24.6 ± 3.4 yrs) in one only training session. For each player the HR has been measured by calculating the % of HRmax (through Yo-Yo endurance test, Krustrup P. Bangsbo J., 2001) for each SSG and for the whole training session, ...
The aims of our study were to investigate the process of fatigue in Rugby Sevens over time throug... more The aims of our study were to investigate the process of fatigue in Rugby Sevens over time through the observed temporal patterns of some physical (speed zones) and physiological (Heart Rates) features, by the means of an analysis carried out on the whole of the games and minute per minute. We also tried to verify the difference of these parameters in relation to the positional play, according to the roles: back and forward. We think that the sevens presents a peculiar set of characteristics in consideration to the space, the play time and the number of players and so it is desirable to analyse it having a different point of view from the one usually utilized in other team sports. Nine Italian elite players men (age 25.1 ± 3.1 years; body mass 86±9.4 kg; height 180.5 ± 3.5 cm; BMI=27.71±2.62 kg·m-2; maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) 52.1 ± 3.4 ml·kg-1min-1; 5 years of Sevens specific training), were monitored during 15 matches a! t the “Rome Sevens” international tournaments, held in R...
TSARPELA, O., ANNINO, G., PADUA, E., MANZI, V., CARUSO, I., D'OTTAVIO, S., et al. (2004). Bo... more TSARPELA, O., ANNINO, G., PADUA, E., MANZI, V., CARUSO, I., D'OTTAVIO, S., et al. (2004). Bone response to whole body vibration treatment in postmenopausal women, a preliminary study. Paper presented at 5th International Conferences on Nutrition and Fitness.
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 2011
Fifty-three members of the Italian Men Water Polo Team were filmed using two synchronized cameras... more Fifty-three members of the Italian Men Water Polo Team were filmed using two synchronized cameras, while they were shooting a goal. Considering the differences in body mass, height, training strategies and the technical-tactical features of the players, the aims of this study were to employ video-analysis techniques in order to investigate selected kinematic parameters in water polo throwing, and to provide comprehensive quantitative information on the throwing movement in relation to the different team player positions. Video analysis was used to estimate the elbow angle at release, the shoulder angle at follow through, the back and head height at ball release, trunk rotation angle and ball velocity at release. Ball release velocities ranged from 21.0 to 29.8 m/s (average value 25.3±1.4 m/s), for field players. Goal keepers show the lowest team values (average 21.7±0.3 m/s). Similar to previous study results, ball release was typically reached just prior to the elbow approaching fu...
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 2014
The aim of this study was to verify how listening to instrumental asynchronous music, with tempo ... more The aim of this study was to verify how listening to instrumental asynchronous music, with tempo of 90 bpm, can affect the aerobic physical performance in elderly women engaged in a continuous and constant exercising, predominantly aerobic, consisting of walking routines. Twenty women (N.=20, age=75.8±4.2 years) volunteered to the study and underwent a six-week period of physical exercising. All women were previously sedentary, as they had not trained systematically within the last 5 years. The experimental group (Eg=10) performed all the exercise sessions and tests listening to music. The control group (Cg=10) performed the same program without listening to music. Total distances covered, heart rates before and after the tests and the rates of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured. Significant differences between groups (P<0.01) were found in RPE. No statistically significant differences were observed in total distances covered and heart rates, although there was an increase of...
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, Jan 7, 2014
to investigate the acute effects of two different initial heart rates intensities when testing th... more to investigate the acute effects of two different initial heart rates intensities when testing the repeated sprint ability (RSA) performances in young soccer players. since there are many kinds of pre--match warm--ups, we chose to take as an absolute indicator of internal load the heart rate reached at the end of two different warm--up protocols (~90 vs. ≈60% HRmax) and to compare the respective RSA performances. The RSA tests were performed on fifteen male soccer players (Age: 17.9±1.5 yrs) with two sets of ten shuttle--sprints (15+15m) with a 1:3 exercise to rest ratio, in different days (randomized order) with different HR% (60 & 90% HRmax). In order to compare the different sprint performances a Fatigue Index (FI%) was computed, while the blood lactate concentrations (BLa--) were measured before and after testing, to compare metabolic energy. significant differences among trials within each sets (P<0.01) were found. Differences between sets were also found, especially compari...
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 2013
The paper aims at studying the technical place kick in rugby, frontally to the try and at 40 mete... more The paper aims at studying the technical place kick in rugby, frontally to the try and at 40 meter distance. The relationship between the type of run with a predefined number of holds (1 to 4), the kinematics variables (the angle variation of the lower limbs, at the time of loading and at the moment of the impact against the ball), the average ball movement speed were assessed. Six men national athletes, took part in the study. All the kicks were video-recorded with two high speed (210 Hz) digital cameras, and processed with Dartfish 5.5Pro software. According to the type of run, significant differences were reported on the run time (P<0.01) which correlated with the average ball movement speed (r=0.241; P<0.05). The analysis of the different types of runs lead to the definition of the best possible conditions for such a specific sport move, to be suggested during application or training for specialised athletes.
To gain benefits from physical performance on older people it is important to establish an optima... more To gain benefits from physical performance on older people it is important to establish an optimal training program in terms of volume, intensity, and weekly frequency. WHO recommends aerobic exercise at least 30 minutes on possibly most days of the week and strength training for 2-3 days a week (1). Actually the training programs, commonly used, include a frequency of 2-3 days a week with a duration of 50 minutes each: performing aerobic, strength, balance and flexibility exercise. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects on balance, muscular strength and the flexibility of two different physical activity programs performed within one week. Forty-nine healthy and trained elderly persons, (14 males and 35 females), participating in this study (71,9 ± 5,9 age, 156,8 ±8,3 height, 74,1 ±11,4 body weight and 30,2±4,38 BMI), were divided randomly into two groups. The first group (Experimental Group, EG) followed an intensive daily program for one week - twice a day for 45 minu...
Le procedure di Match Analysis negli sport di squadra sono divenute argomento di discussione di g... more Le procedure di Match Analysis negli sport di squadra sono divenute argomento di discussione di grande interesse fra gli allenatori e gli studiosi di scienze dello sport. Quando ci si riferisce a questo particolare aspetto della metodologia dell’allenamento sportivo, l’informazione ecologica ed efficace e l’elaborazione dei dati pertinenti devono essere considerati i fattori chiave per una corretta analisi della prestazione. Ciò implica una diversa e sempre più raffinata gestione del processo di acquisizione e passaggio delle informazioni all’interno di uno staff tecnico e con gli atleti impegnati. Attualmente il concetto di “Match Analysis” è usato per definire il processo della osservazione e valutazione di un “insieme di comportamenti” adottati dagli atleti durante una partita o incontro, applicando diverse metodologie e utilizzando specifici mezzi e strumenti, al fine di raccogliere ed elaborare i dati relativi ai diversi aspetti di una disciplina sportiva, sotto diversi punti d...
Introdution The aim of this study is to investigate the relation between the heart rate (%HRpeak)... more Introdution The aim of this study is to investigate the relation between the heart rate (%HRpeak), the blood lactate ([BLa]) and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) in professional rugby players during training based on “small sided games” (SSG). It has been observed that in previous studies and through various protocols the (RPE) has been correlated with different physiological markers (Chen MJ, 2002), while in the soccer game the (RPE) gives a valid and efficacious alternative to quantify the intensity of training as previously demonstrated (Impellizzeri FM, 2004). Methods Three different SSG of 20 min. each, chosen by random and with three different tactical tasks, have been carried out on five players (body mass 90.2 ± 11.7 kg; height 178 ± 5.6 cm; age 24.6 ± 3.4 yrs) in one only training session. For each player the HR has been measured by calculating the % of HRmax (through Yo-Yo endurance test, Krustrup P. Bangsbo J., 2001) for each SSG and for the whole training session, ...
The aims of our study were to investigate the process of fatigue in Rugby Sevens over time throug... more The aims of our study were to investigate the process of fatigue in Rugby Sevens over time through the observed temporal patterns of some physical (speed zones) and physiological (Heart Rates) features, by the means of an analysis carried out on the whole of the games and minute per minute. We also tried to verify the difference of these parameters in relation to the positional play, according to the roles: back and forward. We think that the sevens presents a peculiar set of characteristics in consideration to the space, the play time and the number of players and so it is desirable to analyse it having a different point of view from the one usually utilized in other team sports. Nine Italian elite players men (age 25.1 ± 3.1 years; body mass 86±9.4 kg; height 180.5 ± 3.5 cm; BMI=27.71±2.62 kg·m-2; maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) 52.1 ± 3.4 ml·kg-1min-1; 5 years of Sevens specific training), were monitored during 15 matches a! t the “Rome Sevens” international tournaments, held in R...
TSARPELA, O., ANNINO, G., PADUA, E., MANZI, V., CARUSO, I., D'OTTAVIO, S., et al. (2004). Bo... more TSARPELA, O., ANNINO, G., PADUA, E., MANZI, V., CARUSO, I., D'OTTAVIO, S., et al. (2004). Bone response to whole body vibration treatment in postmenopausal women, a preliminary study. Paper presented at 5th International Conferences on Nutrition and Fitness.
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