Scientific and Pedagogical Rationale for Integrating Bioimpedance, Heart Rate Monitoring and Match Analysis in Long-Term Football Training
Published 2025-11-15
Keywords
- long-term athlete development; football performance analysis; bioimpedance analysis; heart rate monitoring; training individualization; match analysis
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Abstract
Modern football is characterized by high-intensity match demands, complex tactical structures and increasing requirements for individual player performance. These trends necessitate the application of objective performance monitoring tools within long-term athlete development systems. However, despite the growing use of technological solutions in elite football, limited research has examined the integrated application of physiological, morphological and match-performance indicators across different stages of long-term football training.
The purpose of this study was to scientifically substantiate the effectiveness of integrating bioimpedance analysis, heart rate monitoring and match analysis technologies into the long-term training system of football players. The study involved youth football players at different stages of sports development. A pedagogical experiment was conducted using bioimpedance analysis to assess body composition, Polar Team2 heart rate monitoring to evaluate training intensity zones, and the InStat performance analysis system to quantify technical and tactical match indicators.
The results demonstrated significant improvements in speed, power and anaerobic performance indicators (8.67–16.07%), reductions in body fat percentage (11–12%), and enhanced match efficiency, including a 16% increase in passing effectiveness. The integrated monitoring approach enabled individualized training adjustments and improved the alignment between training load and competitive demands.
The findings confirm that the combined use of physiological, morphological and performance analysis technologies provides a reliable scientific basis for optimizing long-term football training. The proposed integrative model enhances training individualization, supports evidence-based coaching decisions and contributes to sustainable athlete development.