Should I Rest or Should I Go Now? A Randomized Cross-Over Trial Comparing Fixed and Self-Selected Rest Durations in High-Intensity Interval Training Cycling Sessions

Should I Rest or Should I Go Now? A Randomized Cross-Over Trial Comparing Fixed and Self-Selected Rest Durations in High-Intensity Interval Training Cycling Sessions

Abstract Background In high-intensity interval training (HIIT), the rest durations between intervals are commonly prescribed using a fixed approach (e.g., 30 s between intervals). An alternative is the self-selected (SS) approach, in which trainees select their resting durations. Studies comparing t...

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Main Authors: Eyal Colorni, Evyatar Ohayon, Julie N. Côté, Uri Obolski, Israel Halperin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-07-01
Series:Sports Medicine - Open
Subjects:
Self-selected rest
HIIT
Autonomy-supportive coaching
Cyclists
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-023-00601-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-023-00601-8

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