Effect of duration of tapering on 100-m freestyle performance in swimmers

  • Leonardo S Fortes Post-Graduation Program in Physical Education. Federal University of Pernambuco. Brazil.
  • Bruna DV Costa Post-Graduation Program in Physical Education. Federal University of Pernambuco. Brazil.
  • Maria EC Ferreira Faculty of Education and Sports. Juiz de Fora Federal University. Brazil.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33155/j.ramd.2018.02.001
Keywords: Atletas, Rendimiento atlético, Deporte, Natación Athletes, Athletic performance, Sports, Swimming Atletas, Desempnho atlético, Esporte, Natação

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of tapering duration on 100-m freestyle performance in swimmers.

Method: This is an experimental research with 16 weeks’ duration. Participants were 37 male swimmers aged between 15 and 17 years. The 100-m freestyle performance was evaluated before of the season start (pre-experiment), at the end of last week of each mesocycle (Preparatory, Specific I and Specific II) and the end of each week in the tapering phase. The performance was evaluated from the simulation of the 100-m freestyle race.

Results: It was identified time effect for the 100-m freestyle performance (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: It was concluded that two weeks of tapering were enough for the enhancement of 100-m freestyle performance.

Published
2018-11-30
Issue
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2019): March 2019
Section
Originals
Page/s
3-6
DOI
https://doi.org/10.33155/j.ramd.2018.02.001