Fraser Thurlow
@FraserThurlow
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PhD, Athlete Conditioning | Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science
Sydney, New South Wales
Joined January 2014
🏃♂️The Application of Repeated-Sprint Training @JonathonWeakle1 @AndrewTown68147 @Shaun_McLaren1 The latest summary of the acute and chronic responses to RST, effects of programming variables, and practical considerations for intermittent sport athletes https://t.co/XHs0R0YuhG
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Really good overview of repeat sprint training from @FraserThurlow and others. Great detail on: ✔️Nomenclature & terminology ✔️Energy system vs task specific conditioning ✔️Physiological demands ✔️1st rep vs last rep demands / characteristics ✔️Training volume guidance
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New study💥 Repeated-sprint training vs short HIIT 🏃♂️ 6 week intervention in rugby league players 🏈 Beneficial effects on hamstring architecture for both groups. Differences in fitness and speed development. Link below 👇 https://t.co/Ra6D5mt8u4
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🚨 New research 🚨 It's great to have this study from my PhD investigating the influence of two formulated nutritional interventions on sleep, next-morning physical performance, cognitive function, and balance published. Thanks to everyone who helped get this one over the line
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🔝"RST: The effects of session volume on acute physiological, neuromuscular, perceptual & performance outcomes in athletes" ➡️Considerations for RST programs in elite ⚽️ 👉 @FraserThurlow et al, 2024 🇦🇺 📂Open Access: https://t.co/5VyxMpWIbA
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New study on RST 💥 The effects of session volume on acute physiological, neuromuscular, perceptual and performance outcomes in athletes Alter the internal and external TL by manipulating programming variables 🏃 Open access 🔓 https://t.co/sTDXS99rku
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
We examined the effects of repeated sprint training (RST) session volume on acute physiological, neuromuscular, perceptual and performance outcomes. In a randomised, counterbalanced, and crossover...
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Wondering how you can minimise your sleep deprivation this #Olympics?? 😴💤 SPRINT Researchers @C__Gardiner & @ShonaHalson have a few hot tips.. Read more on @ConversationEDU
https://t.co/icxXrl8fEe
theconversation.com
Many sports fans will suffer sleep deprivation as they stay up to watch the Olympics but there are ways to minimise it and bounce back after the closing ceremony.
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🔝 A remarkable info about effects of repeated‑sprint training on physical fitness & physiological adaptation in athletes: ▶️ "Effective when performing 3 sets of 6 × 30 m sprints, twice per week for 6 weeks" 👉@FraserThurlow et al., 2023 📂 Open Access: https://t.co/GYhowYnHXu
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An excellent overview of @FraserThurlow second meta-analysis on repeated sprint training (RST) which discusses how to optimise adaptations. For those interested, his first meta-analysis helps you to develop the perfect RST session 🏃♀️🏃♂️ https://t.co/c904FoPeF8
researchgate.net
PDF | Background Repeated-sprint training (RST) involves maximal-effort, short-duration sprints (≤ 10 s) interspersed with brief recovery periods (≤ 60... | Find, read and cite all the research you...
The Effects of Repeated Sprint Training on Physical Fitness & Physiological Adaptation in Athletes 🔬A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis⤵️ By @FraserThurlow et al. 🔗 https://t.co/TlqhkvkQ04 📺 https://t.co/96EmrKVl49
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Thank you @TalkinSPORTSCI This is class 👏🏻 a video summary of our research ⬇️
The Effects of Repeated Sprint Training on Physical Fitness & Physiological Adaptation in Athletes 🔬A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis⤵️ By @FraserThurlow et al. 🔗 https://t.co/TlqhkvkQ04 📺 https://t.co/96EmrKVl49
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"Effective conditioning in sports goes beyond methodologies. It's about understanding the adaptations you're targeting and using a range of methods to achieve these efficiently and effectively" Steve Pledger https://t.co/rwnzyTd3mJ
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"Incorporating low volume (<820 meters) RST during the season can lead to significant improvements in various physical performance outcomes and just 2 sets of 4-6 x 20-30m sprints provides a sufficient stimulus for adaptation" @FraserThurlow
https://t.co/rWBQzg9pmk
sportsmith.co
What is repeat sprint ability and how can we programme it successfully with our athletes to get positive adaptation from it?
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Check out the paper for more insights into the prescription of RST! @JTaylor45 @JonathonWeakle1 @Shaun_McLaren1 @drmweston @DocLachJames @AndrewTown68147
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There’s currently minimal evidence to recommend increased training frequency (+1 set per week), program duration (+1 week), RST volume (+200 m per week), number of reps (+2 reps) or longer sprint distance (+10 m), with more research needed 🧐
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But, compared to 3 sets per session, 4 sets may further enhance intermittent running performance. Combined with a lower number of reps per set (4-6), this is a more effective strategy to enhance physical performance, rather than long series of exhaustive efforts (eg 10-12 reps)
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3 sets of 6 x 30 m sprints performed twice per week is a highly effective training program ✅
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RST consistently improves 10 m (0.04 s) and 20 m (0.06 s) sprint times by about 2-3%. Considering that the smallest worthwhile change in sprint performance is 1-2%, these changes are significant 👊🏻
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However, the ability to perform repeated high-intensity efforts (ie during the YoYo L1) is enhanced to a greater extent with RST, with a mean improvement of 252m or about 6.5 shuttles.
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From baseline, the improvement in VO2max (treadmill with gas analysis) is 2.2 https://t.co/oPava9PHoo.min or approximately 4%. While considerable, this may be slightly less than Long HIT and small-sided games.
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