Different Training Loads Partially Influence Physiological Responses to the Preparation Period in Basketball. Issue 3 (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ferioli, Davide; Bosio, Andrea; La Torre, Antonio; Carlomagno, Domenico; Connolly, Darragh R.; Rampinini, Ermanno
• Is Part Of: Journal of strength and conditioning research. Volume 32:Issue 3(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: session RPE -- competitive level -- intermittent exercise -- Yo-Yo test; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Weight training -- Physiological aspects -- Periodicals; Physical fitness -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001823
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-8011

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Ferioli, D, Bosio, A, La Torre, A, Carlomagno, D, Connolly, DR, and Rampinini, E. Different training loads partially influence physiological responses to preparation period in basketball. J Strength Cond Res 32(3): 790–797, 2018—The aim of this study was to compare the session rating of perceived exertion training load (sRPE-TL), training volume (TV), and the changes in physical fitness between professional ( n = 14) and semiprofessional ( n = 18) basketball players during the preparation period. Furthermore, relationships between sRPE-TL and TV with changes in physical fitness level were investigated. The players performed the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test—level 1 (Yo-Yo IR1) before and after the preparation period. In addition, physiological responses to a standardized 6-minute continuous running test (Mognoni's test) and to a standardized 5-minute high-intensity intermittent running test (HIT) were measured. Session rating of perceived exertion–TL and TV were greater for professional (5, 241 ± 1787 AU; 914 ± 122 minutes) compared with semiprofessional players (2, 408 ± 487 AU; 583 ± 65 minutes). Despite these differences, Yo-Yo IR1 performance improvements (∼30%) and physiological adaptations to the Mognoni's test were similar between the 2 groups. Furthermore, physiological adaptations to HIT were slightly greater for professional compared with semiprofessional players; however, the magnitude of these effects was only small/moderate. No clear relationships were found between sRPE-TL and changes in Yo-Yo IR1 performance and Mognoni's test ( r s ± 90% confidence interval [CI]: Yo-Yo IR1, 0.18 ± 0.30; Mognoni's test, −0.14 ± 0.29). Only moderate relationships were found between sRPE-TL and changes in HIT ( r s ± 90% CI: [La − ], −0.48 ± 0.23; [H + ], −0.42 ± 0.25). These results raise doubts on the effectiveness of using high sRPE-TL and TV during the preparation period to improve the physical fitness level of players. The Yo-Yo IR1 seems to be sensitive to monitor changes induced by the preparation period; however, its use is not recommended to discriminate between adult basketball players of different competitive level.