Browsing by Author "Mayo, Brad"
Now showing items 1-5 of 5
-
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 ... -
The effect of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion, jump and sprint performance in elite rugby union athletes
(Human Kinetics, 2019)Context: Given the relatively novel technique of tissue flossing is currently lacking in the research literature despite some positive findings in preliminary studies, the modality clearly requires further research. Current ... -
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. ... -
The Efficacy of Wrestling-Style Compression Suits to Improve Maximum Isometric Force and Movement Velocity in Well-Trained Male Rugby Athletes
(Frontiers Media, 2017)Purpose: The prevalence of compression garment (CG) use is increasing with athletes striving to take advantage of the purported benefits to recovery and performance. Here, we investigated the effect of CG on muscle force ... -
Hypoxic resistance training in elite Rugby Union athletes
(The University of Waikato, 2017)Limited research suggests that muscle adaptations may be enhanced through resistance training in a hypoxic environment. Altitude training has been integrated into athlete preparation strategies for the past five decades ...
