Interval Training with Active Recovery and the Physical Capacity of Recreational Male Runners

Michalik Kamil (), Glinka Szymon, Danek Natalia and Zatoń Marek
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Michalik Kamil: University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Faculty of Physical Education, Chair of Physiology and Biochemistry, Wrocław, Poland
Glinka Szymon: Former student, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Faculty of Physical Education, Wrocław, Poland
Danek Natalia: University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Faculty of Physical Education, Chair of Physiology and Biochemistry, Wrocław, Poland
Zatoń Marek: University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Faculty of Physical Education, Chair of Physiology and Biochemistry, Wrocław, Poland

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 2018, vol. 25, issue 4, 15-20

Abstract: Introduction. So far there have been few studies on the effect of interval training with active recovery aimed at increasing aerobic power on the physical capacity of long-distance runners. Unlike standard interval training, this particular type of interval training does not include passive rest periods but combines high-intensity training with low-intensity recovery periods. The aims of the study were to determine the effect of aerobic power training implemented in the form of interval training with active recovery on the physical capacity of amateur long-distance runners as well as to compare their results against those of a group of runners who trained in a traditional manner and only performed continuous training.Material and methods. The study involved 12 recreational male long-distance runners, who were randomly divided into two groups, consisting of 6 persons each. Control group C performed continuous training 3 times a week (for 90 minutes, with approximately 65-85% VO2max). Experimental group E participated in one training session similar to the one implemented in group C and additionally performed interval training with active recovery twice a week. The interval training included a 20-minute warm-up and repeated running sprints of maximum intensity lasting 3 minutes (800-1,000 m). Between sprints, there was a 12-minute bout of running with an intensity of approximately 60-70% VO2max. The time of each repetition was measured, and the first one was treated as a benchmark in a given training unit. If the duration of a subsequent repetition was 5% shorter than that of the initial repetition, the subjects underwent a 15-minute cool-down period. A progressive treadmill test was carried out before and after the 7-week training period. The results were analysed using non-parametric statistical tests.Results. VO2max increased significantly both in group E (p

Keywords: amateur runners; training; continuous method; interval training with active recovery; physical capacity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.2478/pjst-2018-0022

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