Effects of Moderate- versus Mixed-Intensity Training on VO<sub>2</sub>peak in Young Well-Trained Rowers
The effects of moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and a combination of MICT and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on rowing performance and VO<sub>2</sub>peak were investigated in young athletes. Seventeen well-trained rowers (aged 15 ± 1.3 years) were randomly allocated...
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| description | The effects of moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and a combination of MICT and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on rowing performance and VO<sub>2</sub>peak were investigated in young athletes. Seventeen well-trained rowers (aged 15 ± 1.3 years) were randomly allocated to an intervention (IG) (<i>n</i> = 10) and control group (CG) (<i>n</i> = 7). During 8 weeks, both groups took part in the regular rowing training (3×/week MICT, 70–90 min, 65–70% of HRpeak + 2×/week resistance training). The IG completed an additional high-intensity interval training twice weekly (2 × 4 × 2 min at ≈95% of HRpeak, 60 s rest). Instead of the HIIT, the CG completed two more MICT sessions (70–90 min, 65–70% of HRpeak). Before and after the intervention, a 2000 m time trial and an exercise test were performed. The IG showed a significant improvement (<i>p</i> = 0.001) regarding the absolute rowing time in the graded exercise test. Furthermore, the intervention group showed a significant increase in relative VO<sub>2</sub>peak (<i>p</i> = 0.023), a significant increase in absolute VO<sub>2</sub>peak (<i>p</i> = 0.036), and a significant improvement in the 2000 m time trail (<i>p</i> = 0.003). No significant changes could be detected in the CG. The interaction effects were not significant. A mixed-intensity training, including HIIT, was beneficial on rowing performance and VO<sub>2</sub>peak in highly trained athletes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3223a21295f34af880d3d1bcbc97cea92023-11-22T01:40:01ZengMDPI AGSports2075-46632021-06-01979210.3390/sports9070092Effects of Moderate- versus Mixed-Intensity Training on VO<sub>2</sub>peak in Young Well-Trained RowersTimo Kirchenberger0Sascha Ketelhut1Reinhard G. Ketelhut2Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, GermanyInstitute of Sport Science, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, SwitzerlandMedical Center Berlin, 10559 Berlin, GermanyThe effects of moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and a combination of MICT and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on rowing performance and VO<sub>2</sub>peak were investigated in young athletes. Seventeen well-trained rowers (aged 15 ± 1.3 years) were randomly allocated to an intervention (IG) (<i>n</i> = 10) and control group (CG) (<i>n</i> = 7). During 8 weeks, both groups took part in the regular rowing training (3×/week MICT, 70–90 min, 65–70% of HRpeak + 2×/week resistance training). The IG completed an additional high-intensity interval training twice weekly (2 × 4 × 2 min at ≈95% of HRpeak, 60 s rest). Instead of the HIIT, the CG completed two more MICT sessions (70–90 min, 65–70% of HRpeak). Before and after the intervention, a 2000 m time trial and an exercise test were performed. The IG showed a significant improvement (<i>p</i> = 0.001) regarding the absolute rowing time in the graded exercise test. Furthermore, the intervention group showed a significant increase in relative VO<sub>2</sub>peak (<i>p</i> = 0.023), a significant increase in absolute VO<sub>2</sub>peak (<i>p</i> = 0.036), and a significant improvement in the 2000 m time trail (<i>p</i> = 0.003). No significant changes could be detected in the CG. The interaction effects were not significant. A mixed-intensity training, including HIIT, was beneficial on rowing performance and VO<sub>2</sub>peak in highly trained athletes.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/9/7/92rowing performanceendurance trainingyoung athletesmaximal oxygen consumptionhigh-intensity interval training |
| spellingShingle | Timo Kirchenberger Sascha Ketelhut Reinhard G. Ketelhut Effects of Moderate- versus Mixed-Intensity Training on VO<sub>2</sub>peak in Young Well-Trained Rowers Sports rowing performance endurance training young athletes maximal oxygen consumption high-intensity interval training |
| title | Effects of Moderate- versus Mixed-Intensity Training on VO<sub>2</sub>peak in Young Well-Trained Rowers |
| title_full | Effects of Moderate- versus Mixed-Intensity Training on VO<sub>2</sub>peak in Young Well-Trained Rowers |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Moderate- versus Mixed-Intensity Training on VO<sub>2</sub>peak in Young Well-Trained Rowers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Moderate- versus Mixed-Intensity Training on VO<sub>2</sub>peak in Young Well-Trained Rowers |
| title_short | Effects of Moderate- versus Mixed-Intensity Training on VO<sub>2</sub>peak in Young Well-Trained Rowers |
| title_sort | effects of moderate versus mixed intensity training on vo sub 2 sub peak in young well trained rowers |
| topic | rowing performance endurance training young athletes maximal oxygen consumption high-intensity interval training |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/9/7/92 |
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