Stretch-Shortening Cycle Function of Lower Limbs After Cycling in Triathletes

This study aimed (a) to determine whether stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) function decreases after cycling exercise and (b) to determine whether the decreases in SSC function are related to brick training. Eleven male university triathletes performed hopping tests to measure SSC function before and after cycling (30 minutes of cycling at 110% ventilatory threshold). Stretch-shortening cycle function was calculated as the ratio of the jump height to the time spent in contact with the ground (reactive strength index [RSI]). Brick training was evaluated by the total experience of brick training. The RSI significantly decreased after the cycling exercise (−10.7%; p
Source: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Original Research Source Type: research