Analysis of fatigue development during elite male handball matches

• Published in: Journal of strength and conditioning research Vol. 28; no. 9; p. 2640
• Main Authors: Póvoas, Susana C A, Ascensão, António A M R, Magalhães, José, Seabra, André F T, Krustrup, Peter, Soares, José M C, Rebelo, António N C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2014
• Subjects: Adult; Athletic Performance - physiology; Blood Glucose - metabolism; Exercise Test; Fatigue - physiopathology; Fatigue - prevention & control; Fatty Acids - blood; Glycerol - blood; Heart Rate; Humans; Lactic Acid - blood; Male; Physical Exertion - physiology; Running - physiology; Time and Motion Studies; Uric Acid - blood; Young Adult

This study aimed at describing the physiological demands and fatigue development during elite male handball matches. Our hypothesis was that players perform multiple high-intensity activities during periods of the game and develop temporary and end-match neuromuscular fatigue. Time-motion analyses a...