ACUTE EFFECTS OF COMBINED ISOMETRIC AND PLYOMETRIC CONDITIONING ACTIVITIES ON SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND TENDON STIFFNESS IN FEMALE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

Acute effects of combined isometric and plyometric conditioning activities on sports performance and tendon stiffness in female volleyball players

This study aimed to compare the effects of bilateral and unilateral conditioning activities (CA; combined isometric and plyometric) on countermovement jump performance, modified t-agility test, Achilles tendon stiffness and skin surface temperature.Thirteen female semi-professional volleyball players performed two CAs in random order: 1) bilateral

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Anticipating trade-offs and promoting synergies between small-scale fisheries and aquaculture to improve social, economic, and ecological outcomes

Abstract Blue Mixer Attachements food systems are crucial for meeting global social and environmental goals.Both small-scale marine fisheries (SSFs) and aquaculture contribute to these goals, with SSFs supporting hundreds of millions of people and aquaculture currently expanding in the marine environment.Here we examine the interactions between SSF

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