Zhong Lei
The Russian University of Sport «GTSOLIFK», Moscow

Keywords: monitoring, competition readiness, psychophysical state, direct preparation phase, recovery methods.

Introduction Monitoring athletes' readiness before competitions is a crucial part of preparation, especially in complex sports like wushu [1]. Monitoring data helps balance training loads and determine the optimal set of recovery methods for athletes.

Research Objective The study aimed to analyze monitoring data on the mental and functional state, physical and technical readiness of wushu athletes during the direct preparation phase for competitions to optimize training loads and recovery strategies.

Methods and Research Organization The study involved an experimental group of wushu athletes (n = 16) during a 6-week direct preparation phase before competitions. Monitoring of athletes' physical condition included:

• General health assessment
• Anthropometric measurements (body weight, height, BMI, body composition)
• Functional readiness evaluation based on cardiovascular system indicators (pulse pressure, adaptive potential, stress index, Ruffier index, etc.)
• Physical fitness assessment through speed, speed-strength, and endurance tests
• Mental state evaluation, including anxiety levels, reaction speed, attention, and nervous system stability.
• Interventions in the experimental group:
• Technical training incorporated video analysis of technique execution, error correction, and simulation training to enhance efficiency and reduce injury risks.

Recovery system included:

• Regular Chinese self-massage
• Autogenic training
• Contrast showers
• Meditation and breathing exercises
• Adequate sleep and rest between sessions
• Hydration monitoring to prevent dehydration.

Results and Discussion The application of the recovery complex in the experimental group led to significant improvements:

• Anxiety levels decreased by 17.8% (p < 0.05).
• Reaction time improved by 1.1% (p > 0.05).
• Speed increased by 2.3% (p > 0.05).
• Speed-strength indicators improved by 0.2% (p > 0.05).

Conclusions The study demonstrated that regular, comprehensive monitoring of athletes' condition enhances performance, reduces injury risks, and maximizes competition effectiveness. After 6 weeks of implementing the developed methodology:

• Cardiovascular and neuromuscular function improved.
• Anxiety levels and sympathetic nervous system activity decreased.
• Athletes' overall readiness increased.
• The experimental group achieved 19% more victories in competitions.

References

1. Esentaev, T. K. (2016). Faktory riska pri podgotovke i uchastii sportsmenov v glavnykh sorevnovaniyakh [Risk factors in training and performance of athletes in major competitions]. Teoriya i Praktika Fizicheskoy Kultury. 1, 76–77.