Ric Lovell1, Grant Abt. 1. School of Science and Health, University of Western Sydney, Penrith South, NSW, Australia.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report the intensity distribution of Premier League soccer players' external loads during match play, according to recognized physiological thresholds. The authors also present a case in which individualized speed thresholds changed the interpretation of time-motion data. METHOD: Eight outfield players performed an incremental treadmill test to exhaustion to determine the running speeds associated with their ventilatory thresholds. The running speeds were then used to individualize time-motion data collected in 5 competitive fixtures and compared with commonly applied arbitrary speed zones. RESULTS: Of the total distance covered, 26%, 57%, and 17% were performed at low, moderate, and high intensity, respectively. Individualized time-motion data identified a 41% difference in the high-intensity distance covered between 2 players of the same positional role, whereas the player-independent approach yielded negligible (5-7%) differences in total and high-speed distances covered. CONCLUSIONS: The authors recommend that individualized speed thresholds be applied to time-motion-analysis data in synergy with the traditional arbitrary approach.
PURPOSE: To report the intensity distribution of Premier League soccer players' external loads during match play, according to recognized physiological thresholds. The authors also present a case in which individualized speed thresholds changed the interpretation of time-motion data. METHOD: Eight outfield players performed an incremental treadmill test to exhaustion to determine the running speeds associated with their ventilatory thresholds. The running speeds were then used to individualize time-motion data collected in 5 competitive fixtures and compared with commonly applied arbitrary speed zones. RESULTS: Of the total distance covered, 26%, 57%, and 17% were performed at low, moderate, and high intensity, respectively. Individualized time-motion data identified a 41% difference in the high-intensity distance covered between 2 players of the same positional role, whereas the player-independent approach yielded negligible (5-7%) differences in total and high-speed distances covered. CONCLUSIONS: The authors recommend that individualized speed thresholds be applied to time-motion-analysis data in synergy with the traditional arbitrary approach.
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