An analysis of training load in highly trained female football players.

ABSTRACT: This observational study aimed to analyze external training load in highly trained female football players, comparing starters and non-starters across various cycle lengths and training days.

Method

External training load [duration, total distance [TD], high-speed running distance [HSRD], sprint distance [SpD], and acceleration- and deceleration distance [AccDecdist] from 100 female football players (22.3 ± 3.7 years of age) in the Norwegian premier division were collected over two seasons using STATSports APEX. This resulted in a final dataset totaling 10498 observations after multiple imputation of missing data. Microcycle length was categorized based on the number of days between matches (2 to 7 days apart), while training days were categorized relative to match day (MD, MD+1, MD

SUBMITTER: K Winther A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10977714 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature