title: Does Vibration Warm-up Enhance Kinetic and Temporal Sprint Parameters?
abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of vibration warm-up to enhance sprint performance. 12 males involved in representative team sports performed 4 warm-up conditions in a randomised order performed at least 24 h apart; VbX warm-up (VbX-WU); Neural activation warm-up (Neu-WU); Dynamic warm-up (Dyn-WU) and Control (No VbX). Participants completed 5 m sprint at 30 s, 2:30 min and 5 min post warm-up where sprint time, kinetics, and temporal components were recorded. There was no significant (p>0.05) main effect or interaction effect between the split sprint times of 1 m, 2.5 m, and 5 m. There was a condition effect where vertical mean force was significantly higher (p<0.05) in Dyn-WU and Control compared to Neu-WU. No other significant (p>0.05) main and interaction effects in sprint kinetic and temporal parameters existed. Overall, all 4 warm-up conditions produced comparable results for sprint performance, and there was no detrimental effect on short-duration sprint performance using VbX-WU. Therefore, VbX could be useful for adding variety to the training warm-up or be included into the main warm-up routine as a supplementary modality.
authors.affiliation: School of Sport & Exericse, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Cochrane
authors.affiliation: School of Sport & Exericse, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Cronin
authors.affiliation: School of Sport & Exericse, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Fink
mesh_terms: D000054:Acceleration; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D052580:Muscle Stretching Exercises / Q000379:methods*; D012420:Running / Q000502:physiology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014732:Vibration; D063996:Warm-Up Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D055815:Young Adult