The effect of post-activation potentiation on performance according to circadian rhythm in young athletes
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Summary. Background. The interaction between circadian rhythm and post-activation potentiation (PAP) - a phenomenon that causes temporary increases in muscle strength and performance following intense muscle contractions - is crucial for understanding daily variations in athletic performance. Methods. Fourteen male athletes voluntarily participated in a crossover design study. Athletes underwent both control and PAP interventions at different times of the day. Performance measurements included vertical jump, standing long jump, T-drill agility test, and 5-10 m sprint tests. Results. No significant differences were observed in standing long jump and vertical jump performances across different times of day or warm-up protocols (p>0.05). However, significant time-of-day dependent changes were found in both 5 and 10 m sprint performances between warm-up practices (p<0.05). Agility performance showed significant variations according to time of day (p<0.05). Conclusions. Athletic performance metrics may vary according to circadian rhythm, with PAP potentially contributing to these variations. The findings suggest that the effectiveness of PAP interventions might be influenced by the time of the day they performed.
Source: Medicina dello Sport
DOI: 10.1728/4594.46022
Authors: Canan Fikri Demirtaş, Taner Akbulut, Vedat Çinar, Emsal Çağla Avcu, Gian Mario Migliaccio, Gianfranco Beltrami
Institutions: Fırat University, Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7114928146
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