Barry Lorna, Lyons Mark, McCreesh Karen, Powell Cormac, Comyns Tom
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; Swim Ireland Performance Department, National Centre (Limerick), University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Phys Ther Sport. 2022 Jan;53:51-59. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.11.005. Epub 2021 Nov 15.
The purpose of this study is to identify the training load (TL) monitoring practices employed in real-world competitive swimming environments. The study explores data collection, analysis and barriers to TL monitoring.
Cross-sectional.
Online survey platform.
Thirty-one responders working in competitive swimming programmes.
Methods of data collection, analysis, level of effectiveness and barriers associated with TL monitoring.
84% of responders acknowledged using TL monitoring, with 81% of responders using a combination of both internal and external TL, in line with current consensus statements. Swim volume (mileage) (96%) and session rate of perceived exertion (sRPE) (92%) were the most frequently used, with athlete lifestyle/wellness monitoring also featuring prominently. Thematic analysis highlighted that "stakeholder engagement", "resource constraints" or "functionality and usability of the systems" were shared barriers to TL monitoring amongst responders.
Findings show there is a research-practice gap. Future approaches to TL monitoring in competitive swimming should focus on selecting methods that allow the same TL monitoring system to be used across the whole programme, (pool-based training, dryland training and competition). Barriers associated with athlete adherence and coach/National Governing Body engagement should be addressed before a TL system implementation.
本研究旨在确定在现实世界的竞技游泳环境中采用的训练负荷（TL）监测方法。该研究探讨了数据收集、分析以及TL监测的障碍。
横断面研究。
在线调查平台。
31名从事竞技游泳项目工作的受访者。
数据收集、分析方法，有效性水平以及与TL监测相关的障碍。
84%的受访者承认使用TL监测，81%的受访者使用内部和外部TL相结合的方法，这与当前的共识声明一致。游泳量（里程）（96%）和训练课主观用力程度分级（sRPE）（92%）是最常用的指标，运动员生活方式/健康监测也很突出。主题分析强调，“利益相关者参与”、“资源限制”或“系统的功能和可用性”是受访者中TL监测的共同障碍。
研究结果表明存在研究与实践的差距。未来竞技游泳中TL监测的方法应侧重于选择能在整个项目（泳池训练、陆上训练和比赛）中使用同一TL监测系统的方法。在实施TL系统之前，应解决与运动员依从性以及教练/国家管理机构参与相关的障碍。
