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In this study, we aimed to analyze (i) the strength and power changes after resistance training (RT)
in elite futsal players, and (ii) the associations between the session rate of perceived exertion (sRPE) and
perceived total quality recovery (TQR), and the sRPE and TQR with the volume load of the RT program. Ten
elite futsal players (24.8 ± 5.4 years; 76.2 ± 7.1 kg; 1.77 ± 0.05 m) performed an in-season 8-week RT program
twice per week. RT consisted of 2-3 sets x 3-6 reps at 45-65% of one-repetition maximum (1RM) with
maximal velocities in the full squat and complementary exercises with the same volume. We assessed the
TQR before every session, while the sRPE was calculated after each RT session. One week before and after
the intervention, we measured the countermovement jump (CMJ) height, isometric hip adduction strength
(IHAS), 1RM, and peak power (PP) in the full squat progressive loading test. After the 8-week training
program, there was a significant improvement in most outcomes, yet the gains (%Δ) remained below the
minimal detectable change (MDC), except for IHAS (CMJ: p < 0.05, %Δ = 6.7, MDC% = 7.2; IHAS: p < 0.001,
%Δ = 19.1, MDC% = 14.6; 1RM: p > 0.05, %Δ = 9.2, MDC% = 21.5; PP: p < 0.05; %Δ = 14.4, MDC% = 22.4). We
also found a significant negative correlation between TQR and the sRPE (r = -0.45, p < 0.001). Our data
suggest that RT based on low-volume and low-to-moderate loads may not produce a sufficient stimulus to
induce meaningful dynamic strength and power gains in elite futsal players, although it improves isometric
strength. Furthermore, monitoring TQR before sessions may show coaches how the elite futsal player will
perceive the session's intensity.
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Volume load TQR RPE