A higher left ventricular mass index (LVMI) was inversely associated with maximal vertical jump height (h_MAX) with a partial correlation of -0.41 and Pearson correlation r = -0.57 (p=0.012) in elite male soccer players.
Cross-Sectional (n=19)
No
A network physiology perspective reveals a trade-off between endurance-supporting cardiac phenotypes and peak explosive output in elite soccer players.
Effect estimate: partial correlation -0.41
p-value: p=0.012
In elite players, a cardiac phenotype consistent with endurance support coincided with constrained peak explosive output when the system was analyzed as a whole. An interdependent network view clarifies interference patterns and points to targeted monitoring and periodization strategies for high-performance sport.
Papadakis et al. (Fri,) conducted a cross-sectional in Adult male elite Greek Super League professional soccer players (n=19). A higher left ventricular mass index (LVMI) was inversely associated with maximal vertical jump height (h_MAX) with a partial correlation of -0.41 and Pearson correlation r = -0.57 (p=0.012) in elite male soccer players.