This study focuses on understanding the cardiovascular and endocrine responses of young soccer players aged 14 to 18 years to a muscular training program. Adolescence is a critical period for physiological development, and investigating these responses can provide insights crucial for athletic performance and overall health. The benefits include promoting overall health, reducing injury risk, and enhancing scientific knowledge. However, intensive training programs may lead to overtraining and potential negative health outcomes if not carefully monitored. The study aims to assess whether additional neuromuscular development over 12 weeks can enhance players' physical fitness and hormonal changes. By examining these outcomes, the study seeks to inform evidence-based training protocols for optimizing adolescent athletes' health and performance in soccer. The study design involves a prospective single-center randomized cohort to investigate these responses comprehensively.
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VO2 max, lactate
Timeframe: Before the start of the 12-week muscular training program (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 12-week intervention (post-intervention).
Heart rate variability
Timeframe: Before the start of the 12-week muscular training program (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 12-week intervention (post-intervention).
Body composition
Timeframe: Before the start of the 12-week muscular training program (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 12-week intervention (post-intervention).