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Short-duration napping (25-45 minutes) significantly improves mean power output in elite male kickboxers compared to no napping, without affecting countermovement jump height.
Elite kickboxers should consider incorporating 25-45 minute strategic naps before high-intensity training or competition. Ensure the environment is dark and quiet, and avoid screens during the nap. This intervention significantly boosts mean power output without negatively impacting explosive jump height.
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The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the impact of strategic napping on anaerobic performance parameters in elite kickboxers. The data revealed that while the countermovement jump (CMJ) did not show significant variations across different napping conditions, there were notable changes in mean and peak power outputs, particularly in the napping groups.
Why this rating
Small sample size (n=14), single sport, crossover design, but rigorous statistical controls.
Source
Enhancing Anaerobic Performance in Kickboxers: The Strategic Role of Short-Duration Napping
Oğuz Adanur et al. · Spor Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi · 2024
DOI 10.25307/jssr.1419214
crossover · n=14Cited 2×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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