This study aimed to compare the effects of sprint interval training (SIT) and small-sided games (SSG) on cardiopulmonary threshold responses in football players. Participants were randomly assigned to SIT, SSG, or control groups and completed an 8-week training intervention. Cardiopulmonary exercise tests were performed before and after the intervention to evaluate aerobic and anaerobic threshold-related parameters.
The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the effects of sprint interval training and small-sided games on cardiopulmonary threshold responses in football players. Participants will undergo pre- and post-intervention cardiopulmonary exercise testing following an 8-week training program. Variables related to aerobic threshold, anaerobic threshold, and exercise performance will be evaluated between groups.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
Participants continued regular football training without additional intervention.
Small-sided game training sessions performed during the 8-week intervention period.
Participants continued regular football training without additional intervention.
Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Sport Sciences
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Oxygen Uptake at Anaerobic Threshold (VO₂)
Assessment of oxygen uptake (VO₂, mL·kg-¹·min-¹) measured at the anaerobic threshold during cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Oxygen Uptake at Respiratory Compensation Point (VO₂)
Assessment of oxygen uptake (VO₂, mL·kg-¹·min-¹) measured at the respiratory compensation point during cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO₂max)
Assessment of maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) during cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
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