EFFECT OF TARGETED MUSCLE RELAXATION ON SPEED STRENGTH PERFORMANCE IN SPRINTERS IN THE PREPARATORY PERIOD

Keywords: myotonometry, track and field, training mesocycle, sports training, muscle relaxation

Abstract

Aim. The paper aims to optimize the educational and training process of students engaged in athletics and enhance their 100 m running performance by means of targeted muscle relaxation in the preparatory period. Materials and methods. The study involved 100-m male sprinters of the university athletics team (n = 15). All athletes have the following anthropometric characteristics: average age – 18.8 ± 0.98 years, average weight – 69.6 ± 3.1 kg, body length – 176.6 ± 1.96 cm. The experiment was carried out at a stadium in the same weather conditions. The following research methods were used: pedagogical experiment, physical fitness tests. Myotonometric measurements were used for the muscles of the lower extremities. Results. Significant linear correlations of weak and medium strength between muscle tone, muscle elasticity and sports performance in sprinters were recorded. Speed-strength qualities improved by an average of 10.2 %. Conclusion. The results obtained contribute to the successful adaptation of sprinters to the extreme conditions of competitive activity and help to predict the success of their performance.

Author Biographies

A. Karagodina , Volgograd State University, Volgograd, Russian Federation

Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Volgograd State Technical University. 400005, Volgograd

O. Klychkova , Russian State University of Tourism and Service, Podolsk, Russian Federation

Senior Lecturer, Department of Higher Education, Institute of Service Technologies, Russian State University of Tourism and Service. 142116, Moscow region, Podolsk

V. Fedorikhin , Volgograd State University, Volgograd, Russian Federation

Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Volgograd State Technical University. 400005, Volgograd

M. Inev , Volgograd State University, Volgograd, Russian Federation

Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Volgograd State Technical University. 400005, Volgograd

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Published
2021-07-08
How to Cite
Karagodina, A., Klychkova, O., Fedorikhin, V., & Inev, M. (2021). EFFECT OF TARGETED MUSCLE RELAXATION ON SPEED STRENGTH PERFORMANCE IN SPRINTERS IN THE PREPARATORY PERIOD. Human. Sport. Medicine, 21(2), 121-127. https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm210215
Section
Sports training