Browsing by Author "Beaven, Christopher Martyn"
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Effect of drop jump training frequency on reactive strength in rugby athletes
(ICST, 2018)Background Jumping is a commonly used training modality to improve athletic performance and neuromuscular capabilities. The capacity to rapidly absorb eccentric forces and rapidly produce a concentric force within a ... -
Effect of footwear on Y-Balance Test performance & risk categorisation
(2018)Introduction: The Y-Balance Test (YBT) assesses dynamic balance and screens for injury risk. However, there are inconsistent recommendations regarding footwear use during testing. Methods: Forty-two volunteers (26 females, ... -
Effects of a caffeine-carbohydrate mouth rinsing on sprinting kinetics and kinematics in fasted athletes
(2018)Carbohydrate mouth rinsing during an intermittent fasting has been reported to be advantageous for endurance performance; however, there appears to be no clear effect on repeated sprints. What has not been investigated ... -
The Effects of Chronic Cold Water Immersion in Elite Rugby Players
(Human Kinetics, 2018)Purpose: While the acute effects of cold water immersion (CWI) have been widely investigated, research analysing the effects of CWI over a chronic period in highly-trained athletes is scarce. The aim of this study was to ... -
The effects of heavy-sled sprint training on acceleration capabilities in female rugby sevens athletes: A pilot study
(2018)INTRODUCTION: Well-developed acceleration abilities are critical for performance in rugby sevens. In this pilot study, we investigated the effects of heavy-sled sprint training on acceleration in female rugby sevens athletes. ...
