High-intensity interval training and athletic performance in Taekwondo athletes

• DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.17.06853-0
• Publication Date: 2021-07-02T08:38:16Z
• Authors: Lynne Monks; Myong-Won Seo; Hyun-Bae Kim; Hyun C. Jung; Jong K. Song
• Keywords: Wingate test; High-Intensity Interval Training; Interval training; Vertical jump; Aerobic capacity; Sprint

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on athletic performance in Taekwondo athletes.Thirty-three male and female collegiate athletes were randomly divided into a HIIT group (N.=16) or continuous running (HICR) (N.=17). undertook sprints interspersed with active rest periods whilst HICR participated for period. Both groups completed 11 sessions over 4 weeks. Physique, body composition, Wingate anaerobic test VO2max measured. vertical jump test, agility T-test sit-ups used assess physical fitness. Repeated measures ANCOVAs sex as covariate applied significant level set at 0.05.Following training, improvements peak power (P<0.05), relative mean (P<0.05) observed only compared group. A greater improvement aerobic capacity (8.8%) (1.7%). In relation fitness, improved while did not change. showed during intervention period.This shows effectiveness eleven producing relevant successful competition athletes. This could inform future planning athletes' pre-competition specifically influence intensity capacity.