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Quantification of the physical and physiological load of a boxing-specific simulation protocol
Thomson, Edward Lamb, Kevin L.
Thomson, Edward
Lamb, Kevin L.
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2017-03-24
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The aim of the study was to determine the physical and physiological
responses to simulated amateur boxing of 3 × 3-min rounds. Using
an externally valid technical and ambulatory demand, 28 amateur
boxers (mean ± SD; age 22.4 ± 3.5 years, body mass 67.7 ± 10.1 kg,
stature 171 ± 9 cm) completed the protocol following familiarisation.
The physiological load was determined continuously via collection
of mean (HRmean) and peak (HRpeak) heart rate, breath-by-breath
oxygen uptake ( ̇V O2), aerobic energy expenditure (EEaer), excess
carbon dioxide production (CO2excess), ratings of perceived exertion
(RPE) and post-performance blood lactate. Physical performance was
quantified as the acceleration delivered to the target by punches.
HRmean and HRpeak were found to exceed 165 and 178 b min−1, absolute
̇V
O2 > 124.6 ml kg−1, EEaer > 30.7 kcal min−1 and acceleration via 78
punches >2697 g during each round. Mean blood lactate (4.6 mmol l−1)
and CO2excess (438.7 ml min−1) were higher than typical resting
values reflecting a notable anaerobic contribution. RPEs reinforced
the intensity of exercise was strenuous (>6–8). For all measures,
there were typical increases (p < 0.05; moderate ES) across rounds.
Accordingly, boxers might consider high-intensity (>90% ̇V O2max)
interval training in anticipation such exercise yields improvements
in aerobic conditioning. Moreover, the current simulation protocol –
the boxing conditioning and fitness test – could be used as a form of
training per se and as a means to monitor intervention-based changes
in aspects of boxing-related physiology and performance.
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Thomson, E., & Lamb, K. L. (2017). Quantification of the physical and physiological load of a boxing-specific simulation protocol. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 17(1-2), 136-148. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2017.1304048
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Taylor & Francis
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International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
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10.1080/24748668.2017.1304048
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport on 24/03/2017, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24748668.2017.1304048
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1474-8185