Table 1.
Best, average, and total sprint times after each warm-up condition together with the ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) straight after the warm-up and 3 sprints average over all subjects (mean ± SD).
| Parameter | Long general warm-up | Long specific warm-up | Short specific warm-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best sprint time (s) | 5.48 ± 0.10* | 5.36 ± 0.10 | 5.38 ± 0.09 |
| Average sprint time (s) | 5.52 ± 0.10* | 5.40 ± 0.11 | 5.42 ± 0.09 |
| Total sprint time (s) | 16.56 ± 0.30* | 16.21 ± 0.32 | 16.25 ± 0.28 |
| RPE after warm-up | 6.17 ± 0.83 | 6.33 ± 0.78 | 5.00 ± 0.74* |
| RPE after sprints | 6.00 ± 0.74 | 6.25 ± 0.87 | 4.92 ± 0.90* |
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p< 0.05, compared with the other 2 warm-up protocols.