Investigation of maximal strength performance in terms of training time routine

İsmail İlbak; Özgür Eken; Stefan Stojanović; Marko Joksimović; Ratko Pavlović; Nikola Radulović

doi:10.15561/26649837.2024.0103

Authors

İsmail İlbak İnönü University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3364-0990
Özgür Eken Inonu University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5488-3158
Stefan Stojanović University of Niš https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6610-197X
Marko Joksimović University of Montenegro https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4232-5033
Ratko Pavlović University of East Sarajevo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4007-4595
Nikola Radulović University of Novi Sad https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5214-3762

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15561/26649837.2024.0103

Keywords:

daily training time, circadian rhythm, athletic performance, maximal strength, workout timing, training routines

Abstract

Background and Study Aim. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in understanding the relationship between daily training time, circadian rhythms, and athletic performance. The connection between daily training time, circadian rhythms, and athletic performance continues to be a subject of research debate. Therefore, the aim of this research is to investigate whether maximal strength performance is affected by daily training time routines. Material and Methods. This cross-sectional study involved a total of 36 male bodybuilding athletes, who were divided into three equal groups (n=12); Noon Group, Afternoon Group, and Evening Group. The distinguishing feature amongst the groups was that they had been training at different times of the day for the past 6 months, and within each group, athletes had been training at the same time of day (Noon Group 12:00-14:00; Afternoon Group 17:00-19:00; Evening Group 21:00-23:00). A one-repetition maximum squat test was administered to each group with there being a 72-hour interval between the tests. Results. The findings from the research indicate that there is a relationship between athletes' daily training time routines and maximal strength performance. Athletes perform at their best during the time that corresponds to their daily training routine. The analysis reveals a statistically significant advantage in 1-RM squat performance for athletes adhering to their daily training time routines at various times of the day (p <0.001). Notably, Group Noon, Group Afternoon, and Group Evening achieved their highest 1-RM squat performance when following their respective daily training time routines. Conclusions. Results underscore the importance of aligning training schedules with athletes' natural rhythms, enhancing performance optimization strategies. It is believed that effective planning for training time by coaches and conditioning experts, taking into account competition times, would be a valuable strategy.

Author Biographies

İsmail İlbak, İnönü University

isma_ilbak@hotmail.com; Institute of Health Sciences; Turkey.

Özgür Eken, Inonu University

ozgur.eken@inonu.edu.tr; Department of Physical Education and Sport Teaching; Turkey.

Stefan Stojanović, University of Niš

pallantides64@gmail.com; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education; Serbia.

Marko Joksimović, University of Montenegro

marko.j@ucg.ac.me; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education; Montenegro.

Ratko Pavlović, University of East Sarajevo

pavlovicratko@yahoo.com; Faculty of Physical Education and Sport; Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Nikola Radulović, University of Novi Sad

nikolaradulovicfsfv@gmail.com; Faculty of Sport and Physical Education; Serbia.

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