Practical tests for monitoring performance, fatigue and recovery in triathletes

Coutts, AJ; Slattery, KM; Wallace, LK

Practical tests for monitoring performance, fatigue and recovery in triathletes

Coutts, AJ

Slattery, KM Wallace, LK

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Citation:: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2007, 10 (6), pp. 372 - 381
Issue Date:: 2007-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Coutts, AJ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1782-7691	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Slattery, KM	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Wallace, LK https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7561-1303	en_US
dc.date.available	2007-02-02	en_US
dc.date.issued	2007-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2007, 10 (6), pp. 372 - 381	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1440-2440	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/4575
dc.description.abstract	Few studies have described simple tests which can be used to provide an early warning of overreaching. The purpose of this study was to examine selected practical tests for monitoring changes in performance, fatigue and recovery of endurance athletes. Sixteen male triathletes were randomly assigned into matched groups. The normal training (NT) and intensified training (IT) groups completed 4 weeks of training followed by a 2-week taper. Physiological measures were taken pre- and post-overload and post-taper periods during an incremental treadmill test to exhaustion. Performance was assessed weekly using a 3-km run time trial (3 kmTT). Five-bound jump for distance (5BT) and submaximal running heart rate (HRsubmax) test were measured twice weekly and the Daily Analyses of Life Demands for Athletes (DALDA) were recorded. During the overload training period, the IT group completed ∼290% more training load than the NT group (p < 0.001). After the overload training period, 3 kmTT in the IT group was reduced compared to both pre-training (3.7%, p < 0.05) and the NT group (6.8%, p < 0.05). 5BT was decreased by 7.9% in the IT group following the overload period (p < 0.05). The IT group also demonstrated increases in stress reaction symptoms from the DALDA. Following the taper, the IT group improved 3 kmTT. In contrast, the performance, physiological and psychological markers of NT group remained relatively unchanged throughout the 6-week training period. There were weak significant correlations between weekly changes in 3 kmTT and 5BT (r = -0.37, p < 0.01). The DALDA and 5BT may be practical tests for assessing changes in performance, fatigue and recovery of endurance athletes. © 2007 Sports Medicine Australia.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.jsams.2007.02.007	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Sport Sciences	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Athletic Injuries	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Cumulative Trauma Disorders	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Fatigue	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Lactic Acid	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Exercise Test	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adult	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Anaerobic Threshold	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Athletic Performance	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Bicycling	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Heart Rate	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Male	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Oxygen Consumption	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Physical Education and Training	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Recovery of Function	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Running	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Swimming	en_US
dc.title	Practical tests for monitoring performance, fatigue and recovery in triathletes	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	6	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	10	en_US
utslib.for	1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences	en_US
utslib.for	110699 Human Movement and Sports Science not elsewhere classified	en_US
utslib.for	110602 Exercise Physiology	en_US
utslib.for	1116 Medical Physiology	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
dc.location.activity	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Sports and Exercise Science
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHT - Health Technologies
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.issue	6	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	10	en_US

Abstract:

Few studies have described simple tests which can be used to provide an early warning of overreaching. The purpose of this study was to examine selected practical tests for monitoring changes in performance, fatigue and recovery of endurance athletes. Sixteen male triathletes were randomly assigned into matched groups. The normal training (NT) and intensified training (IT) groups completed 4 weeks of training followed by a 2-week taper. Physiological measures were taken pre- and post-overload and post-taper periods during an incremental treadmill test to exhaustion. Performance was assessed weekly using a 3-km run time trial (3 kmTT). Five-bound jump for distance (5BT) and submaximal running heart rate (HRsubmax) test were measured twice weekly and the Daily Analyses of Life Demands for Athletes (DALDA) were recorded. During the overload training period, the IT group completed ∼290% more training load than the NT group (p < 0.001). After the overload training period, 3 kmTT in the IT group was reduced compared to both pre-training (3.7%, p < 0.05) and the NT group (6.8%, p < 0.05). 5BT was decreased by 7.9% in the IT group following the overload period (p < 0.05). The IT group also demonstrated increases in stress reaction symptoms from the DALDA. Following the taper, the IT group improved 3 kmTT. In contrast, the performance, physiological and psychological markers of NT group remained relatively unchanged throughout the 6-week training period. There were weak significant correlations between weekly changes in 3 kmTT and 5BT (r = -0.37, p < 0.01). The DALDA and 5BT may be practical tests for assessing changes in performance, fatigue and recovery of endurance athletes. © 2007 Sports Medicine Australia.

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