Research summary · Training and performance
Individual load–velocity profiling showed promising badminton fitness-test gains
Thirty-three university badminton specialists were assigned to velocity-based strength training, percentage-based training or control. Three withdrew, leaving 30 analyzed. Both training programs ran twice weekly for eight weeks; the velocity-based arm adjusted loads using individual load–velocity profiles.
- Publication year
- 2026
- First published online
- Publication type
- Three-arm randomized parallel controlled experiment
- Journal
- Journal of Human Kinetics
- Population / context
- Badminton · Male university players
What the publication reports
Both strength programs improved short sprint and planned change-of-direction tests. The authors reported larger gains with velocity-based training, despite higher absolute loads and similar perceived exertion. This suggests a potentially useful prescription method within this setting.
Limits and interpretation
Only 9–11 participants remained per arm, all male physical-education students. Attrition and the short follow-up limit precision. Planned agility tests are not reactive match play; the study does not establish universal superiority or an injury-prevention effect.
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The Effects of Strength Training Tailored to Personalized Force-Velocity Curves on Speed and Change-of-Direction Ability of University Badminton Players
Original publication / indexed recordPMID: 42712816DOI: 10.5114/jhk/207300Full text at the sourceReader discussion
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