Effects Of High Intensity Interval Training On Speed And Explosive Strength In Sprinters

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Overview

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a type of exercise that alternates between short bursts of high and low intensity activity. The physical components may be improved very effectively and efficiently with this kind of training. The choice of an effective practice strategy could be very beneficial because boosting an athlete's performance is correlated with improving their physical components. The significance of this study was that HIIT is helpful in increasing strength, endurance and agility. Thus it could be useful for athletes for their physical fitness in less duration as compared to the conventional protocols.

According to researchers knowledge there is lack of sufficient literature on "The Effect Of High Interval Intensity Training On Speed And Explosive Strength In Sprinters." The past trials do not address speed and strength in relation to HIIT and this study will help identify the need to practice this training in order to enhance the skills and athletic performance of sprinters and will uplift their anaerobic fitness.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Sprinters

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 30 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ranging from 18 to 30 years * Actively competing in races * Had professional sprinting experience of one year * Both genders included. * Athletes who have clean bill of health for past 6 months * Never engaged in a high intensity training program Exclusion Criteria: * Any Neuromuscular issue like myopathy, peripheral neuropathy and multiple sclerosis * Any Musculoskeletal issue like chronic low back pain, tendinopathies, disc slips and OA * Pregnancy * Athlete who is on any kind of medications

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

High Intensity Interval Training

It consists of athletes who will perform these exercises 4 sessions per week for the period of 5 weeks. * 100 m runs with 30 seconds rest * 400 m runs with 90 seconds rest * Bouts of 120 second runs with 120 second rest * 30 second all out running sprinting with 3-minute rest * Duration and intensity of exercises will be modified accordingly

Time frame: 6 Months

Conventional Exercises

In this group athletes will perform conventional exercises as follows: * Squats. * Step Ups. * Deadlifts. * Heavy Sled Pulls. * Leg Press. * Single Leg Calf Extensions. * Jump Squats. * Bodyweight Jumps