An worldwide staff of researchers from the University of Madeira and the University of Lisbon (Portugal) performed a research on the Marítimo Training Lab – the primary membership of Cristiano Ronaldo – to enhance the efficiency of younger footballers. The undertaking focuses on kids between 13 and 16 years previous and finds a relationship between steadiness, physique composition, and bodily health.
We recognized a spot within the research of steadiness efficiency in younger footballers, a decisive potential to enhance methods similar to dribbling, passing, and positioning amongst opponents.”
Cíntia França, Researcher, Interactive Technologies Institute from the Instituto Superior Técnico
The researchers discovered robust relationships between the steadiness potential of younger athletes and the proportion of physique fats: the upper this proportion, the more serious the efficiency of athletes in balancing duties. On the opposite hand, the energy coaching and suppleness of the athletes contribute positively to superior steadiness efficiency.
Therefore, the analysis staff recommends that steadiness coaching in soccer, particularly for younger athletes, must be promoted along with different workouts. “Sports brokers ought to contemplate together with workouts targeted on creating bodily health and energy within the coaching course of. In addition, monitoring physique composition, significantly the proportion of physique fats, is important to keep away from its damaging impact on bodily efficiency,” provides Cíntia França.
To perceive the impacts of the proposed methodology, the staff has already outlined follow-up plans. “The goal is to comply with up with these younger soccer gamers longitudinally, finding out their progress in physique composition and bodily health, to know the consequences of long-term coaching”, concludes the researcher.
This analysis was carried out inside the scope of the Marítimo Training Lab undertaking, which goals to develop a high-performance coaching centre for the Marítimo da Madeira soccer membership. In addition to Portuguese establishments, the research additionally included the collaboration of researchers from analysis establishments in Brazil, Switzerland, and Poland.