Can tiny daily jump sessions outperform big weekly workouts?

NCT ID NCT07740096

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether spreading plyometric (jump) training into short, frequent sessions—five times a week—improves leg muscle function and rope-skipping performance more than doing the same total volume in fewer, longer sessions twice a week. About 60 rope-skipping athletes will follow one of these two schedules for 8 weeks while continuing their regular training. Researchers will measure leg strength, endurance, explosive power, and sport-specific performance before and after, along with fatigue and muscle soreness, to see which scheduling approach works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Microdosed plyometric training (short, frequent jump-training sessions)
What this could lead to
If effective, this training approach could help athletes improve leg power and sport-specific performance with less fatigue, potentially optimizing training schedules.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (60 athletes) and results may not apply to other sports or non-athletes. Differences in outcomes could be minimal, and the training may not be superior to traditional methods.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chengdu College of Arts and Sciences

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 401331, China

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