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Erschienen in: European Journal of Applied Physiology 8/2016

04.06.2016 | Original Article

Concomitant application of sprint and high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen uptake and work output in well-trained cyclists

verfasst von: Paulina Hebisz, Rafał Hebisz, Marek Zatoń, Bartosz Ochmann, Natalia Mielnik

Erschienen in: European Journal of Applied Physiology | Ausgabe 8/2016

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Abstract

Purpose

In this study, we compared the effects of two different training modalities on maximal oxygen uptake and work output.

Methods

Participants included 26 well-trained mountain bike cyclists were divided into two groups. The first group trained using a conventional endurance protocol at steady-state (moderate) intensity and variable-intensity (high-moderate-low) free of maximal efforts. The second group combined endurance training with a sprint and high-intensity interval training protocol, which, respectively, were based on 30 s maximal repetitions and 4 min high intensity repetitions. Training duration was 8 weeks. A graded exercise test was administered pre- and post-training. Work output, oxygen uptake, minute pulmonary ventilation, heart rate and stroke volume were determined during the test.

Results

While work output significantly increased post-training in both groups (P < 0.05), the interval training group showed a greater magnitude of change (from 284.4 ± 91.9 to 314.2 ± 95.1 kJ) than the endurance training group (from 271.8 ± 73.3 to 283.4 ± 72.3 kJ). Significant increases in maximal oxygen uptake (from 57.9 ± 6.8 to 66.6 ± 5.3 ml kg−1 min−1), maximal pulmonary ventilation and stroke volume were observed only in the interval training group.

Conclusions

An exercise protocol involving endurance and sprint and high-intensity interval training was found to induce positive effects on maximal oxygen uptake in a group of well-trained cyclists with several years athletic experience.
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Metadaten
Titel
Concomitant application of sprint and high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen uptake and work output in well-trained cyclists
verfasst von
Paulina Hebisz
Rafał Hebisz
Marek Zatoń
Bartosz Ochmann
Natalia Mielnik
Publikationsdatum
04.06.2016
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
European Journal of Applied Physiology / Ausgabe 8/2016
Print ISSN: 1439-6319
Elektronische ISSN: 1439-6327
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-016-3405-z

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