Effects of intermittent sprint and plyometric training on endurance running performance
Autor: | Lum, Danny; Tan, Frankie; Pang, Joel; Barbosa, Tiago M. |
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Sprache: | Englisch |
Veröffentlicht: |
2019 |
Quelle: | PubMed Central (PMC) |
Online Zugang: |
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6742614/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2016.08.005 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6742614/ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2016.08.005 |
Erfassungsnummer: | ftpubmed:oai:pubmedcentral.nih.gov:6742614 |
Zusammenfassung
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of intermittent sprint training and plyometric training on endurance running performance. METHODS: Fourteen moderately trained male endurance runners were allocated into either the intermittent sprint training group (n = 7) or the plyometric training group (n = 7). The preliminary tests required subjects to perform a treadmill graded exercise test, a countermovement jump test for peak power measurement, and a 10-km time trial. Training included 12 sessions of either intermittent sprint or plyometric training carried out twice per week. On completion of the intervention, post-tests were conducted. RESULTS: Both groups showed significant reduction in weekly training mileage from pre-intervention during the intervention period. There were significant improvements in the 10-km time trial performance and peak power. There was also significant improvement in relative peak power for both groups. The 10-km time trial performance and relative peak power showed a moderate inverse correlation. CONCLUSION: These findings showed that both intermittent sprint and plyometric training resulted in improved 10-km running performance despite reduction in training mileage. The improvement in running performance was accompanied by an improvement in peak power and showed an inverse relationship with relative peak power.