Strength versus plyometric training for young sprint swimmers
Comparison of the Effects of Strength and Plyometric Training in 50-Meter Swimming
This will test whether adding strength or plyometric exercises to regular swim training helps 10–17-year-old competitive sprinters swim faster and improve their sprint biomechanics.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 18 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istinye University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Beylikdüzü) |
| Trial ID | NCT07096492 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Eighteen competitive youth swimmers (ages 10–17) will be randomly assigned to either a strength-training group or a plyometric-training group while both continue standard swim practice. Each group will complete two supervised land-based training sessions per week for eight weeks. Sprint performance and biomechanics, including 50 m sprint time, start kinetics, and stroke frequency, will be measured before and after the intervention. Participants with regular medical conditions requiring follow-up are excluded, and parental consent is required for minors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Competitive swimmers aged 10–17 with at least three years of competitive experience, prior qualifying competition participation, and parental consent are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Swimmers with ongoing cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal conditions requiring regular medical care, or those without sprint-specific competitive experience, are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help coaches select the best land-based training to increase start power, improve stroke mechanics, and lower 50 m times in youth sprinters.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies in young and sprint swimmers have reported that both plyometric and targeted strength training can improve start power, stroke mechanics, and short-distance performance, so this trial compares their effects directly.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Being between 10 and 17 years old, Having at least 3 years of competitive experience, Having participated in at least one Qualifying Standards competition before, Being willing to participate in the study, Obtained parental consent. Exclusion Criteria: Presence of a health condition requiring regular medical check-ups (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal disorders).
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Beylikdüzü
- Beylikdüzü Yüzme Kulübü — Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Çiçek Günday, Asst. Prof.
- Email: cicek.gunday@istinye.edu.tr
- Phone: 850 283 60 00
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.