The aim of this study was to examine whether acute whole-body vibration, a single bout of drop jumps, or a combination of both may enhance countermovement jump (CMJ) and would affect volitional pace 3 km running performance. Twelve healthy and recreationally active males completed 4 conditions in randomized order: (i) 5 sets of 30 s calf raises on the platform but without vibration; (ii) 5 sets of 30 s calf raises on the vibration platform with 30 s rest intervals between sets; (iii) 5 sets of 6 drop jump with a 30 s rest interval between sets; (iv) 5 sets of 30 s calf raises on the vibration platform followed by 6 drop jumps with a 30 s rest interval between sets. Before, 3-min after, and immediately after a 3 km run each participant performed CMJ. No significant difference between conditions (p = 0.327) for the 3 km time trial was found. Whereas CMJ height and relative peak power were significantly improved in post-3 km run than at baseline (p < 0.001 and p = 0.025) and post-warm-up (p = 0.001 and p = 0.002) in all conditions. The present study indicates that warm-up consisting of either whole-body vibration, drop jumps, or a combination of both failed to acutely improve CMJ and 3 km volitional pace running performance in physically active males. However, the increase in the CMJ performance was noted after the end of the 3 km run, which may indicate that the warm-up protocols used were insufficient to enhance subsequent performance.

Chair of Health and Biological Sciences Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport Gdańsk Poland

Department of Biomechanics and Sports Engineering Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport Gdańsk Poland

Department of Sport Games Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Charles University Prague Prague Czech Republic

Faculty of Physical Education Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport Gdańsk Poland

Institute of Sport Sciences The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice Mikołowska 72A Str 40 065 Katowice Poland

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