Publications by authors named "V Gremeaux"
Background: Elbow injuries are likely to generate a decreased range of motion (ROM), which might negatively affect athletic performance. To date, the effect of elbow stiffness on endurance running performance has never been studied. We conducted an observational, prospective, cross-over study to examine the impact of elbow stiffness on running economy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aimed to investigate the short-term effects of a 1-hour floatation-resting environmental therapy (FLO) versus conventional napping (NAP) on heart rate variability (HRV) in highly trained individuals.
Methods: 20 non-fatigued participants underwent a prospective randomised interventional study comparing the impacts of FLO and NAP on both supine and standing HRV. Measurements were taken before and after each intervention under controlled conditions, and subjective experiences were assessed through questionnaires.
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how 12 weeks of stopping and then restarting training affected a 53-year-old master triathlete's performance.
- After 12 weeks without training (detraining), the athlete showed significant declines in key fitness measures like oxygen consumption, peak power output, and muscle strength, alongside increased body fat.
- After retraining for another 12 weeks, most fitness metrics improved back to previous levels, but running economy and lean muscle mass did not fully recover.
The sport of triathlon has evolved to become a discipline comprising races of different lengths and formats. It has also undergone significant growth in popularity and exposure with several variations in format from the classic swim - bike - run combination attracting significant television and media coverage. Since 2021 an original and unique format called the Arena Games Triathlon (or in 2024 the E-Games) has evolved that involves athletes competing against each other in swimming, cycling and running combining both the real and virtual worlds in one race.
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