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Published in: Sports Medicine 3/2004

01-03-2004 | Review Article

Endurance and Strength Training for Soccer Players

Physiological Considerations

Authors: Professor Jan Hoff, Jan Helgerud

Published in: Sports Medicine | Issue 3/2004

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Abstract

Top soccer players do not necessarily have an extraordinary capacity in any of the areas of physical performance. Soccer training is largely based on the game itself, and a common recruitment pattern from player to coach and manager reinforces this tradition. New developments in understanding adaptive processes to the circulatory system and endurance performance as well as nerve and muscle adaptations to training and performance have given rise to more effective training interventions. Endurance interval training using an intensity at 90–95% of maximal heart rate in 3- to 8-minute bouts have proved to be effective in the development of endurance, and for performance improvements in soccer play. Strength training using high loads, few repetitions and maximal mobilisation of force in the concentric mode have proved to be effective in the development of strength and related parameters. The new developments in physical training have important implications for the success of soccer players. The challenge both for coaches and players is to act upon the new developments and change existing training practice.
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Metadata
Title
Endurance and Strength Training for Soccer Players
Physiological Considerations
Authors
Professor Jan Hoff
Jan Helgerud
Publication date
01-03-2004
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Sports Medicine / Issue 3/2004
Print ISSN: 0112-1642
Electronic ISSN: 1179-2035
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200434030-00003

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