Journal
HEALTHCARE
Volume 9, Issue 12, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121628
Keywords
high-intensity interval training; moderate-intensity continuous training; anaerobic power; strength; cardiorespiratory fitness; soccer; adolescent; cycle-based training
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The study compared the impact of short-term high intensity interval training (HIIT) and traditional moderate intensity continuous training (MICT) on adolescent soccer players, finding that HIIT effectively improved cardiorespiratory fitness and anaerobic power while MICT improved muscle endurance. Both training methods have their own benefits and could be considered in a time-efficient training strategy.
Cardiorespiratory fitness, anaerobic power, and lower extremity strength are essential for soccer players at all levels. An effective program should be developed to improve physical strength for adolescent soccer players who need to combine academic and technical training. This study analyzed the impact of short-term high intensity interval training (HIIT) training and traditional moderate intensity continuous training (MICT) on adolescent soccer players. Participants included 56 adolescent soccer players who were divided into HIIT and MICT groups. The training program was conducted 3 times a week for 4 weeks using cycle ergometer. Each session included the same resistance training program, and the characteristics of HIIT and MICT were applied to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and anaerobic power. Body composition analysis, graded exercise test for peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak), Wingate anaerobic power test, and isokinetic knee strength test were performed. VO2 peak was improved in HIIT and MICT, but anaerobic threshold and heart rate recovery significantly improved in the HIIT group. Wingate anaerobic peak power had increased significantly in sets 1, 2, and 3 in the HIIT group, but showed significant improvement only in set 1 in the MICT group. The isokinetic strength improved significantly in the HIIT group at 60 degrees/s and in the MICT group at 240 degrees/s. There was no significant change in body composition in either group. In conclusion, short-term HIIT administered to adolescent soccer players effectively improved cardiorespiratory fitness in HIIT and MICT groups. While HIIT increased anaerobic threshold and power, MICT effectively improved muscle endurance. Short-term intensive training can be considered a time-efficient training strategy.
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