Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical and Physiological Parameters in Adolescent Female Field Hockey Players High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a training method that alternates short periods of intense exercise with recovery periods. It is commonly used to improve athletic performance. This study investigated the effects of an 8-week HIIT program on physical and physiological performance in adolescent female field hockey players. Participants were divided into two groups: one group continued their regular field hockey training, while the other group completed additional HIIT sessions three times per week. After the intervention, the HIIT group demonstrated improvements in aerobic capacity (VO₂max), reaction time, balance, and standing long jump performance. A decrease in flexibility was observed in this group. The control group showed reductions in aerobic capacity and flexibility. The findings suggest that adding HIIT to regular field hockey training may improve several key performance parameters in adolescent female athletes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
Circumstances distinguishing this study from other studies: Although there are studies in the literature stating that HIIT programs improve physical and physiological performance parameters in many branch athletes, there are limited studies specific to the hockey branch. The HIIT programs used in the study are simple and easy in terms of application.
Adana Çukurova Athletics Stadium
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)
Maximum Oxygen Consumption (VO₂max)
Maximum oxygen consumption measured to evaluate aerobic capacity of the participants.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Static Balance
Static balance performance measured using a standardized balance test.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Reaction time
Reaction time measured using a standardized reaction test to assess neuromuscular performance.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Flexibility
Flexibility assessed using a standardized sit-and-reach test.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Standing Long Jump
Standing long jump distance measured to evaluate lower-body explosive power.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
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