Boullosa, Daniel, Beato, Marco, Iacono, Antonio Dello, Cuenca-Fernández, Francisco, Doma, Kenji, Schumann, Moritz, Zagatto, Alessandro Moura, Loturco, Irineu, and Behm, David G. (2020) A new taxonomy for postactivation potentiation in sport. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 15 (8). pp. 1197-1200.

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Abstract

Postactivation potentiation (PAP) mechanisms and responses have a long scientific history. However, to this day there is still controversy regarding the mechanisms underlying enhanced performance after a conditioning activity. More recently, the term postactivation performance enhancement (PAPE) has been proposed with differing associated mechanisms and protocols than with PAP. However, these 2 terms (PAP and PAPE) may not adequately describe all specific potentiation responses and mechanisms and can also be complementary, in some cases.

Purpose: This commentary presents and discusses the similarities and differences between PAP and PAPE and, subsequently, elaborates on a new taxonomy for better describing performance potentiation in sport settings.

Conclusion: The elaborated taxonomy proposes the formula “Post-[CONDITIONING ACTIVITY] [VERIFICATION TEST] potentiation in [POPULATION].” This taxonomy would avoid erroneous identification of isolated physiological attributes and provide individualization and better applicability of conditioning protocols in sport settings.

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