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The effects of high-intensity interval training in well-trained rowers
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Driller, MW and Fell, JW and Gregory, JR and Shing, CM and Williams, AD, The effects of high-intensity interval training in well-trained rowers, International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance , 4, (1) pp. 110-121. ISSN 1555-0265 (2009) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright © 2009 Human Kinetics, Inc.
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DOI: doi:10.1123/ijspp.4.1.110
Abstract
Purpose: Several recent studies have reported substantial performance and physiological
gains in well-trained endurance runners, swimmers, and cyclists following a
period of high-intensity interval training (HIT). The aim of the current study was to
compare traditional rowing training (CT) to HIT in well-trained rowers. Methods:
Subjects included 5 male and 5 female rowers (mean ¡À SD; age = 19 ¡À 2 y; height =
176 ¡À 8 cm; mass = 73.7 ¡À 9.8 kg; Vo2peak = 4.37 ¡À 1.08 L¡¤min−1). Baseline testing
included a 2000-m time trial and a maximal exercise test to determine Vo2peak, 4-min
all-out power, and 4 mmol¡¤L−1 blood lactate threshold. Following baseline testing,
rowers were randomly allocated to HIT or CT, which they performed seven times over
a 4-wk period. The HIT involved 8 ªÔ 2.5-min intervals at 90% of the velocity maintained
at Vo2peak, with individual recoveries returning to 70% of the subjects¡¯ maximal
heart rate between intervals. The CT intensity consisted of workloads corresponding
to 2 and 3 mmol¡¤L−1 blood lactate concentrations. On completion of HIT or CT,
rowers repeated the testing performed at baseline and were then allocated to the alternative
training program and completed a crossover trial. Results: HIT produced
greater improvements in 2000-m time (1.9 ¡À 0.9%; mean ¡À SD), 2000-m power (5.8
¡À 3.0%), and relative Vo2peak (7.0 ¡À 6.4%) than CT. Conclusion: Four weeks of HIT
improves 2000-m time-trial performance and relative Vo2peak in competitive rowers,
more than a traditional approach.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | rowing, Vo2max, performance, endurance, training techniques |
| Research Division: | Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Sports science and exercise |
| Research Field: | Exercise physiology |
| Objective Division: | Culture and Society |
| Objective Group: | Sport, exercise and recreation |
| Objective Field: | Organised sports |
| UTAS Author: | Driller, MW (Dr Matthew Driller) |
| UTAS Author: | Fell, JW (Associate Professor James Fell) |
| UTAS Author: | Shing, CM (Dr Cecilia Kitic) |
| UTAS Author: | Williams, AD (Associate Professor Andrew Williams) |
| ID Code: | 52259 |
| Year Published: | 2009 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 45 |
| Deposited By: | Health Sciences A |
| Deposited On: | 2008-06-12 |
| Last Modified: | 2012-10-19 |
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