Efeitos de dois programas de condicionamento físico na aptidão física de futebolistas militares

Abstract

In soccer, different training methods are being used in the period to maximize physical fitness level of the players for the subsequent competitive stage. However, in view of the competitive calendar with little time for the preseason, it is necessary to better understand the process of physical preparation in this period, specifically regarding its composition and duration. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of two physical training programs, with seven (PT7, n = 13) and four weeks (PT4, n = 7), on the physical fitness of military players (20.1 ± 1.6 years). For pre and post-intervention analysis anthropometry (circumference, body weight and stature), agility, maximum speed in sprint of 10 and 30 meters, vertical jump, repeated sprint ability, isometric strength of lower limbs and maximum aerobic power were evaluated. The results revealed a statistically significant increase for speed, maximum strength, aerobic and anaerobic power for PT7 and PT4. However, only PT4 provided statistically significant increase in lower limbs power (p < 0.01) and agility (p < 0.03), and the PT7 decreased in body mass of players. It is concluded that both training groups were able to optimize the physical fitness of the players; However, PT4 was more effective, causing an increase in lower limbs power and agility