Tapering Practices of Strongman Athletes: Test-Retest Reliability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is currently known about the tapering practices of strongman athletes. We have developed an Internet-based comprehensive self-report questionnaire examining the training and tapering practices of strongman athletes.

Objective

The objective of this study was to document the test-retest reliability of questions associated with the Internet-based comprehensive self-report questionnaire on the tapering practices of strongman athletes. The information will provide insight on the reliability and usefulness of the online questionnaire for use with strongman athletes.

Methods

Invitations to complete an Internet questionnaire were sent via Facebook Messenger to identified strongman athletes. The survey consisted of four main areas of inquiry, including demogr

SUBMITTER: Winwood PW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5686420 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature