Real-Time effects of recovery strategies on judo performance on special Judo fitness test performance
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of three different recovery methods on the pre- and post-recovery performance of the Special Judo Fitness Test (SJFT) and blood lactate elimination. materials and methods Twelve male judo athletes underwent anthropometric measurements, a Lactate Threshold Test (LT4), and the SJFT on three consecutive days. Following each SJFT, participants were assigned one of three recovery methods: passive recovery, active recovery, or judo-specific recovery. Results indicated that all recovery methods led to a significant decrease in SJFT performance post-recovery. However, passive recovery resulted in a significantly greater performance decrement compared to active and judo-specific recovery. In terms of blood lactate elimination, passive and active recovery were more effective than judo-specific recovery. conclusions These findings suggest that passive recovery may be the most effective strategy for restoring SJFT performance, while active and judo-specific recovery may be more beneficial for blood lactate clearance. The results of this study can inform the development of optimal recovery strategies for judo athletes.
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