Table 2. Internal and external load during the match play. Variables CON (n = 8) BIO (n = 8) CWI (n = 9) HRmean (bpm) 162 ± 9 173 ± 7 158 ± 17 s-RPE (a.u) 585 ± 117 765 ± 124 562 ± 223 Relative distance covered (m·min-1) 91.05 ±15.6 105.06 ± 11.4 91.01 ± 18.4 Nº sprints 15 ± 5 20 ± 10 19 ± 13 Sprints (m) 232.8 ± 92.6 293.0 ± 184.4 293.4 ± 216.9 CON: Control group; BIO: Bioceramic group; CWI: cold-water immersion group; HRmean: mean heart rate; s-RPE: session rating of perceived exertion (arbitrary units); Nº Sprints: number of sprints performed in the match (≥20 km/h); Sprints = Distance covered performed ≥20 km/h (meters). Values are presented as means ± standard deviation.