The effects of Vinyasa yoga and Animal Flow exercises on sprint performance and physiological adaptations in adolescent male sprinters

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Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 10 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 7 representative gaps

• Comparison of the Linear versus Non-Linear Repeated Sprint Training on Lower Limb Sports Performance Tasks in Team Sport Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2026) · Sports Medicine · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the comparison of linear and non-linear repeated sprint training methods. Prior work has investigated the effects of repeated sprint training, but the comparison of linear and non-linear methods is limited. The study aims to address this gap by investigating the effects of these training methods on performance outcomes.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: paper identifies gap comparison linear non-linear repeated sprint
• Effects of Weighted Vest Sprint Training on Mid-Acceleration and Reactive Strength in Post-PHV Soccer Players (2026) · Sports · cited 2× · doi

  There is a gap in understanding how weighted vest sprint training affects post-PHV athletes. The effects of weighted vest sprint training on sprint performance and countermovement jump outcomes in post-PHV male youth soccer players are not well understood. The study aims to address this gap by investigating the effects of weighted vest sprint training on post-PHV athletes.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: there gap understanding weighted vest sprint training affects
• Comparative Effects of Repeated Linear Sprint and Change-of-Direction Speed Training on Performance, Perceived Exertion and Enjoyment in Youth Soccer Players (2026) · Sports · cited 2× · doi

  Limited direct comparisons of the effects of Repeated Linear Sprint Training and Repeated Change of Direction Speed training on physical performance and perceptual responses in adolescent soccer players. A lack of understanding of the relationship between training method and enjoyment in youth soccer players. Uncertainty about the most effective training method for improving change-of-direction and explosive performance in youth soccer players.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: limited direct comparisons effects repeated linear sprint training
• Effects of Repeated Forward Versus Repeated Backward Sprint Training on Physical Fitness Measures in Youth Male Basketball Players (2026) · Sports · cited 3× · doi

  There is a lack of knowledge regarding the effects of different sprint training methods on physical fitness in youth basketball players. The study identifies a gap in the understanding of how repeated backward sprint training versus repeated forward sprint training affects physical fitness measures in youth male basketball players. The research gap is addressed by comparing the effects of the two training methods on various physical fitness measures.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: there lack knowledge regarding effects different sprint training
• Effects of Repeated Forward Versus Repeated Backward Sprint Training on Physical Fitness Measures in Youth Male Basketball Players (2026) · Sports · cited 3× · doi

  One challenge is the highly intermittent nature of basketball, which requires players to perform numerous high-intensity efforts during a match. Another challenge is the need to optimize physical performance in youth male basketball players through effective training methods. A technical challenge is the accurate measurement of physical fitness measures such as linear sprint speed, change-of-direction speed, and repeated-sprint ability.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: one challenge highly intermittent nature basketball requires players
• Integrative Effects of Vinyasa Yoga and Animal Flow Exercises on Sprint Performance and Physiological Adaptations in Adolescent Male Sprinters (2026) · Physical Education Theory and Methodology · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the literature regarding the effects of Vinyasa yoga and Animal Flow exercises on sprint performance and physiological adaptations in adolescent male sprinters. Prior studies have investigated the importance of sprint development in adolescent athletes, but have not examined the effects of these specific exercises.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap literature regarding effects vinyasa yoga
• Effect of Concurrent Training on Middle-Distance Running Performances in Trained Athletes (2026) · Pamukkale Journal of Sport Sciences · doi

  Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of concurrent training on middle-distance running performance. Research should examine the effects of concurrent training on other aspects of athletic performance, such as sprinting and jumping ability. Studies should investigate the optimal combination of endurance and strength training for middle-distance runners.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further studies needed investigate long-term effects concurrent training

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