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Acute Effects of Different Potentiation Protocols During Warm-Up in Competitive Young Swimmers: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Led by University of Palermo · Updated on 2025-11-21
15
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying different warm-up methods in young competitive swimmers to see how they affect athletic performance. The focus is on Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE), a technique thought to improve performance after short bursts of intense activity. The study compares three warm-up protocols added to the swimmers' usual routine, measuring their impact on jump height and swim times over various distances. The study involves four groups: one doing squats with elastic bands, one performing drop jumps from a box, one combining both exercises, and a control group that follows no special warm-up. Each exercise protocol has specific sets, repetitions, and recovery times to evaluate their effects. The squats use different resistance bands, while the drop jumps use a 45 cm box for plyometric training. Participants will undergo baseline assessments before warm-ups and repeated tests immediately after and up to 12 minutes later. Measurements include countermovement jump height, swim times, skin temperature, heart rate, muscle oxygen levels, and perceived exertion. The study uses a randomized design and statistical analysis to compare results, aiming to identify the most effective warm-up for young swimmers. The study will run from December 2025 to February 2026.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Acute Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols in Competitive Young Swimmers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Active participation in competitive swimming training programs for at least 10 hours per week
- At least one year of competition experience organized by the Italian Swimming Federation
- No recent injuries
- Experience with resistance training for at least 6 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Irregular participation in training
- History of injuries within the 6 months before the study
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Single session lasting approximately 30 minutes
Participants perform different warm-up protocols including squats with resistance bands, vertical jumps from a box, or a combination of both. Baseline and repeated assessments such as jumps, swimming trials, skin temperature, heart rate, muscle oxygen saturation, and ratings of perceived exertion are conducted before and after the protocols.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
A.S.D. Swim Power
Bagheria, Palermo, Italy, 90011
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
4
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