Effects of a 7-day step taper, training cessation, and retraining on lower body physical and morphological aspects in elite female ice hockey players
2 weeks of training cessation induced minor declines in eccentric muscle performance, but recovered within 1 week of retraining. This study provides valuable insights for practitioners in designing effective peaking, off season and retraining programs in female ice hockey.
Authors
- Daichi Nishiumi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7404-8244)
- Daichi Yamashita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4920-2063)
- Iñigo Mujika (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8143-9132)
- Norikazu Hirose (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7212-6057)
- Kazuki Wakamiya
- Takanori Kurokawa
- Naoki Hirase
Institutions
- Waseda University (JP)
- University of the Basque Country (ES)
- Japan Sport Council (JP)
- Finis Terrae University (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1541765
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72