Evaluation of explosive strength in female soccer players in different menstrual phases

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to assess the explosive strength of female soccer players in three different menstrual phases. To conduct the study, 50 inter-university female soccer players were selected purposively. Only those female soccer players with no menstrual irregularity were selected purposively. The average age of selected female soccer players was 23.18 years. To assess explosive strength in inter-university female soccer players, a vertical jump test was used. Data analysis indicated that the explosive power of leg gets reduced before menstruation as well as during menstruation as compared to post menstruation condition. Based on results it was concluded that menstrual cycle affects explosive strength in female soccer players and should be trained in such a way that menstruation does not affect their explosive strength which is also an integral component of motor fitness.