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Besnik Morina1 
, Grgur Višić *2 
, Davorin Antonić3 , Matej Babić4 , Goran Sporiš3 , Ivica Franjko5 , Zvonimir Tomac5 , Onur Akman6 , Aleksandar Miletić7 , Rrezon Krasniqi8
, Grgur Višić *2 , Davorin Antonić3 , Matej Babić4 , Goran Sporiš3 , Ivica Franjko5 , Zvonimir Tomac5 , Onur Akman6 , Aleksandar Miletić7 , Rrezon Krasniqi8
1- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo.
2- Department of General and Applied Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia. ,grgur.visic@student.kif.hr
3- Department of General and Applied Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
4- Faculty of Kinesiology, University in Split, Split, Croatia.
5- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia.
6- Sports Science Faculty, Bayburt University, Bayburt, Turkey.
7- Preschool Teacher Training and Business Informatics College of Aplied Studies Sirmium, Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.
8- Department of Physical Education, University of Prishtina, Pristina, Kosovo.
2- Department of General and Applied Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia. ,
3- Department of General and Applied Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
4- Faculty of Kinesiology, University in Split, Split, Croatia.
5- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia.
6- Sports Science Faculty, Bayburt University, Bayburt, Turkey.
7- Preschool Teacher Training and Business Informatics College of Aplied Studies Sirmium, Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.
8- Department of Physical Education, University of Prishtina, Pristina, Kosovo.
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Background. Anaerobic and aerobic power are critical factors influencing peak football performance. This study aimed to explore the differential effects of various high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocols on these performance metrics in senior female football players.
Objectives. The primary objective was to investigate the impact of linear (L) HIIT and change-of-direction (COD) HIIT protocols on key performance indicators, including peak treadmill running velocity (Vmax), peak velocity at anaerobic threshold (VAT), distance traveled in the anaerobic zone (dAT), and VO2max.
Methods. Sixty senior female football players were divided into LHIIT (n=30) and COD (n=30). Both groups underwent initial testing before participating in their respective training programs for four weeks. Performance metrics were measured at the beginning and end of the training period.
Results. Both groups significantly improved all measured variables (p<0.001). However, the COD group demonstrated relatively more significant enhancements in Vmax (COD=0.93; LHIIT=0.8), VAT (COD=0.94; LHIIT=0.87), and VO2max (COD=0.92; LHIIT=0.74). The COD group also reduced the initial difference in VO2max to a non-significant level.
Conclusion. COD HIIT protocols appear to be slightly more effective in enhancing anaerobic power in female football players than linear HIIT protocols. Nevertheless, both HIIT programs significantly improved performance metrics, indicating that incorporating such training regimens can benefit female football training programs.
Objectives. The primary objective was to investigate the impact of linear (L) HIIT and change-of-direction (COD) HIIT protocols on key performance indicators, including peak treadmill running velocity (Vmax), peak velocity at anaerobic threshold (VAT), distance traveled in the anaerobic zone (dAT), and VO2max.
Methods. Sixty senior female football players were divided into LHIIT (n=30) and COD (n=30). Both groups underwent initial testing before participating in their respective training programs for four weeks. Performance metrics were measured at the beginning and end of the training period.
Results. Both groups significantly improved all measured variables (p<0.001). However, the COD group demonstrated relatively more significant enhancements in Vmax (COD=0.93; LHIIT=0.8), VAT (COD=0.94; LHIIT=0.87), and VO2max (COD=0.92; LHIIT=0.74). The COD group also reduced the initial difference in VO2max to a non-significant level.
Conclusion. COD HIIT protocols appear to be slightly more effective in enhancing anaerobic power in female football players than linear HIIT protocols. Nevertheless, both HIIT programs significantly improved performance metrics, indicating that incorporating such training regimens can benefit female football training programs.
Keywords: Cardiorespiratory Fitness, High-Intensity Interval Training, Soccer, Female, Professional Athletes.
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APPLICABLE REMARKS
APPLICABLE REMARKS
- The conducted research enriches the existing literature by offering scientific, theoretical, and practical insights specifically tailored to women's football.
- HIIT training with directional changes has similar effects on anaerobic power as HIIT training without directional changes, establishing both as valuable training methods.
- The findings provide clear and relevant information about the distinct impacts of these two training types, conducted independently of other training methods. Given their proven effectiveness, coaches and sports scientists can integrate these HIIT protocols to enhance athlete performance. The study also addresses a previously limited area of research on high-intensity interval training, particularly with directional changes, which has only been sporadically mentioned in prior studies.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Sport Physiology and its related branches
Received: 2024/07/29 | Accepted: 2024/10/2
Received: 2024/07/29 | Accepted: 2024/10/2
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