What do we know about complex-contrast training? A systematic sco** review

RK Thapa, A Weldon, TT Freitas, D Boullosa… - Sports medicine …, 2024 - Springer
Background The complex-contrast training (CCT) method utilizes two exercises with different
loads and movement velocities in a set-by-set fashion to induce multiple neuromuscular …

Effects of complex training compared to resistance training alone on physical fitness of healthy individuals: A systematic review with meta-analysis

RK Thapa, HŞ Uysal, FM Clemente… - Journal of Sports …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Combining traditional resistance and ballistic exercises in a complex training (CT) format
has shown improved physical fitness compared to the control conditions. However, no meta …

Test-retest reliability and comparison of single-and dual-beam photocell timing system with video-based applications to measure linear and change of direction sprint …

RK Thapa, B Sarmah, T Singh… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
This study aimed to assess the test-retest reliability of untested single-and dual-beam timing
gates and compare them with previously validated video-based applications to measure …

Impact of french contrast training on field hockey players' biomotor and physiological parameters: a pretest-posttest study

IN KV, G Vasanthi, M Elayaraja, R Murugesan… - Retos, 2024 - recyt.fecyt.es
El hockey sobre césped requiere un conjunto diverso de habilidades que incluye fuerza,
velocidad, potencia anaeróbica y resistencia debido a los avances actuales en la ciencia …

[HTML][HTML] Esports Training, Periodization, and Software—A Sco** Review

A Białecki, B Michalak, J Gajewski - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Electronic sports (esports) and research on this emerging field are interdisciplinary in nature.
By extension, it is essential to understand how to standardize and structure training with the …

[PDF][PDF] Impact of three weekly sessions of complex versus french contrast training on physical and physiological responses in field hockey players: a randomized …

INK Valappil, G Vasanthi, M Elayaraja… - Montenegrin Journal of …, 2025 - mjssm.me
This investigation aimed to shed light on the potential benefits these training methods can
offer athletes attempting to improve their abilities in their game on the field. The complex …

Effects of Contrast Training with Two Sessions Weekly Frequency on Physical Fitness of University-Level Male Soccer Players

RK Thapa, G Kumar, S Raizada, A Bagchi - Physical Education Theory …, 2023 - tmfv.com.ua
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a six-week contrast training
intervention conducted twice per week during the preparatory period on the measures of …

Effects of Complex-Contrast Versus Traditional Resistance Training on Linear Sprint, Change-of-Direction Speed, Jumps, and Maximal Strength of Physically Active …

J Baruah, SS Autade, RK Thapa - International Journal of …, 2024 - journals.aiac.org.au
Background: Complex-contrast training (CT) combines traditional resistance training (RT)
and ballistic training exercises to induce neuromuscular adaptation. However, adding …

Optimizing the potentials of field hockey players through complex and contrast training on physiological and biochemical responses

INK Valappil, G Vasanthi, S Beulah - Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 2025 - jhse.es
In the current scenario of field hockey, players are continuously looking for new ways to
improve their performance on the field, particularly in terms of power moves. Throughout this …

Effect of 6-weeks Eccentric vs Concentric action during complex training among female field hockey athletes: a conceptual paper

N Mohamad Fauzi, SM Syed Mud Puad… - Proceedings of the 1st …, 2024 - ir.uitm.edu.my
Complex training is a combination of weight training and plyometric, where it alternates
biomechanically similar high load weight training activities with plyometric exercises in the …