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Evaluation of 10-Week Neuromuscular Training Program on Body Composition of Elite Female Soccer Players
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Antonio, Cartón-Llorente Roso-Moliner, Alberto Mainer-Pardos, Elena Arjol-Serrano, José Luis Nobari, Hadi Lozano, Demetrio |
| Copyright Year | 2022 |
| Description | (1) Background: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of a 10-week neuromuscular training program (NMT) on the sum of six skinfolds (Σ6S) and body composition variables in elite female soccer players. (2) Methods: Forty-four Spanish elite female soccer players (age: 24.0 ± 4.2 years; height: 164.3 ± 5.5 cm; body mass: 60.4 ± 5.5 kg; body mass index (BMI): 22.4 ± 2.2 $kg/m^{2}$) were randomly assigned to a control group (CG) or to an experimental group (EG). Participants in the EG completed a specific NMT program of 24 min, three times per week, which included exercises from six different categories (mobility, dynamic stability, anterior chain strength, lumbopelvic control, posterior chain strength, and change of direction). The CG followed their normal strength and conditioning program. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included anthropometric measurements (weight, height, limb circumferences, and bone breadths), and subsequently, body composition factors BMI, Σ6S, body mass, muscle mass, and lean body mass were calculated. Nutrition was standardized by a nutritionist and also load monitored. (3) Results: A two-way mixed analysis of variance (group × time) revealed that there was a significant (p ≤ 0.001) group × time interaction between body mass, fat mass, and Σ6S in favor of NMT. A significant interaction was also observed for body skeletal muscle mass and lean body mass favoring NMT. (4) Conclusions: The application of an NMT program seems to be a useful strategy to improve body composition in elite female soccer players. |
| Starting Page | 1062 |
| e-ISSN | 20797737 |
| DOI | 10.3390/biology11071062 |
| Journal | Biology |
| Issue Number | 7 |
| Volume Number | 11 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2022-07-17 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Biology Sport Sciences Football Body Fat Women Strength Training Lean Body Mass Kinanthropometry |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
