Effect of Different Recoveries During HIIT Sessions on Metabolic and Cardiorespiratory Responses and Sprint Performance in Healthy Men.

ABSTRACT: Germano, MD, Sindorf, MAG, Crisp, AH, Braz, TV, Brigatto, FA, Nunes, AG, Verlengia, R, Moreno, MA, Aoki, MS, and Lopes, CR. Effect of different recoveries during HIIT sessions on metabolic and cardiorespiratory responses and sprint performance in healthy men. J Strength Cond Res 36(1): 121-129, 2022-The purpose of this study was to investigate how the type (passive and active) and duration (short and long) recovery between maximum sprints affect blood lactate concentration, O2 consumed, the time spent at high percentages of V̇o2max, and performance. Subjects were randomly assigned to 4 experimental sessions of high-intensity interval training exercise. Each session was performed with a type and duration of the recovery (short passive recovery-2 minutes, long passive recovery [LPR-8 minutes], short active recovery-2 minutes, and long active recovery [LAR-8 minutes]). There were no significant differences in blood lactate concentration between any of the recoveries during the exercise period (p > 0.05). The LAR presented a significantly lower blood lactate value during the postexercise period compared with LPR (p < 0.01). The LPR showed a higher O2 volume consumed in detriment to the active protocols (p < 0.001). There were no significant differences in time spent at all percentages of V̇o2max between any of the recovery protocols (p > 0.05). The passive recoveries showed a significantly higher effort time compared with the active recoveries (p < 0.001). Different recovery does not affect blood lactate concentration during exercise. All the recoveries permitted reaching and time spent at high percentages of V̇o2max. Therefore, all the recoveries may be efficient to generate disturbances in the cardiorespiratory system.

Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption and Substrate Oxidation Following High-Intensity Interval Training: Effects of Recovery Manipulation.

The recovery manipulation during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may have the potential to modulate the responses of post-exercise energy metabolism. The purpose of this study was to investigate how the type (i.e., passive and active) and duration (i.e., short and long) of the recovery between the intervals in HIIT affect the excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) and oxidation of fats and carbohydrates during the post-exercise recovery. Eight physically active men performed a maximal incremental test, to determine the peak oxygen consumption (V̇O2peak) and the first ventilatory threshold (VT), and four HIIT exercise sessions on a treadmill. The HIIT exercise sessions consisted of 5 intervals interspersed with 4 recovery periods; each interval was sustained until exhaustion, and the intensity was set at the V̇O2peak velocity; recoveries were passive, active (VT velocity), short (2-min), or long (8-min). The HIIT exercise sessions were performed in a random and crossed manner. After the HIIT exercise sessions, EPOC and oxidation of fats and carbohydrates were measured during the 120-min of post-exercise recovery. There were no differences in the EPOC among the exercise sessions (p = 0.56). There were no differences among the exercise sessions in the amount of energy expended on the oxidation of fats (p = 0.78) and carbohydrates (p = 0.91) during the post-exercise recovery. The recovery manipulation during HIIT does not affect the EPOC and post-exercise fat and carbohydrate oxidation. One can choose the type and duration of recovery, knowing that the post-exercise substrate oxidation and EPOC responses will be preserved.

Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Performance of Handball Athletes.

Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is a strategy that has been used to improve performance in different sports modalities. This study investigated the effects of an IMT program on respiratory muscle strength and resistance as well as aerobic physical performance (PP) of handball athletes. Nineteen 20 ± 3 year-old male athletes were allocated into an experimental (EG, n = 10) or a placebo group (PG, n = 9). Their respiratory muscle strength was evaluated by measuring the maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIP and MEP), muscular respiratory resistance by maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) and aerobic PP by the cardiopulmonary exercise test. The study was designed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week IMT program with five sessions a week. A significant difference was observed in the pre and post IMT values of the MIP (170 ± 34 to 262 ± 33 cmH2O) and MEP (177 ± 36 to 218 ± 37 cmH2O) in the EG, and MIP (173 ± 45 to 213 ± 21 cmH2O) in the PG, with a large effect size for the MIP, when the groups were compared. MVV showed a significant increase (162 ± 24 to 173 ± 30 L) in the EG, with a small effect size. There was a significant difference in maximum oxygen uptake (54 ± 8 to 60 ± 7 ml/kg/min) in aerobic PP. Oxygen uptake at the respiratory compensation point (RCP) (46 ± 6 to 50 ± 5 ml/kg/min), with a moderate effect size for both variables, was observed in the EG after IMT. We concluded that IMT provided a significant increase in respiratory muscle strength and resistance, contributing to increased aerobic PP in the EG, which suggests that IMT could be incorporated in handball players' training.

Duas semanas de pré-temporada melhoram a velocidade e força máxima de membros inferiores em jogadores profi ssionais de futebol? / Two weeks pre-season improve velocity and maximal strength lower limbs in professional soccer players?

A preparação física durante a pré-temporada é extremamente importante para incremento e manutenção da performance. No entanto, o tempo de preparação de jogadores profi ssionais de futebol tem sido cada vez menor em função de um extenso calendário de jogos. Verifi car o efeito em curto prazo (duas semanas) de um programa de treinamento físico em conjunto com o treinamento técnico/tático no desenvolvimento da força máxima absoluta e relativa, e na velocidade de jogadores profi ssionais de futebol. 15 atletas profi ssionais (26 ± 2,6 anos; 79,7 ± 9,3 kg; 183,8 ± 5,7 cm; 12,4 ± 2,5 %G) que disputavam a série A1 do campeonato paulista participaram do presente estudo. Foram realizadas duas semanas de treinamento durante a pré-temporada. A organização das sessões envolveu treinamentos de força máxima, potência, resistência de força e resistência anaeróbia. Foram mensuradas a performance de sprint 15m, a força máxima absoluta e relativa (agachamento) pré e pós-programa de treinamento físico. Foi observado melhora signifi cante na velocidade de sprint 15m (Pré 2,48 ± 0,10 s x Pós 2,40 ± 0,08 s; P<0,05; TE = moderado 0,80), bem como a força muscular de membros inferiores tanto em valores absolutos (kg) (Pré 121,6 ± 23,8 x Pós 138,5 ± 26,0; P<0,05; TE = moderado 0,71; Δ% = 12,2), quanto relativos (kg/kg-1) (Pré 1,50 ± 0,25 x Pós 1,73 ± 0,34; P<0,05; TE = moderado 0,92; Δ% = 13,3). Um programa de treinamento físico com envolvimento de diferentes manifestações de forças, durante apenas duas semanas (pré-temporada) foi sufi ciente para incrementar signifi cantemente a força máxima (absoluta e relativa) e a velocidade de sprint 15m em jogadores profi ssionais de futebol....(AU)

The physical preparation during the pre-season is extremely important for enhance and maintenance of performance. However, the time of preparation of professional soccer players have been less due to an extensive schedule of games. The objective of this study was to determine the eff ect in the short term (two weeks) of a physical training program in conjunction with technical training/tactical development of the maximum absolute and relative strength, and speed of professional soccer players. 15 professional athletes (26 ± 2.6 years; 79.7 ± 9.3 kg; 183.8 ± 5.7 m, 12.4 ± 2.5% G) with experience in state-level competitions series A1 participated in the this study. There were two weeks of training during the pre-season. The organization of the sessions involved training maximal strength, power, strength resistance and anaerobic resistance. Sprint performance was assessed 15m, the maximum absolute strength and relative pre and post-exercise training program. We observed signifi cant improvement in sprint speed 15m (pre 2.48 ± 0.10 2.40 ± 0.08 sx Post s; P <0.05; TE = moderate 0.80) as well as muscle strength lower limb both in absolute values (kg) (Pre 121.6 ± 23.8 138.5 ± 26.0 x Post; P <0.05; TE = moderate 0.71; Δ% = 12.2) and relative (kg / kg-1) (1.50 ± 0.25 x Pre post 1.73 ± 0.34; P <0.05; moderate TE = 0.92, Δ = 13.3%). An exercise program involving multiple manifestations of forces, for only two weeks (pre-season) was suffi cient to signifi cantly increase the maximum strength (absolute and relative) and the 15m sprint speed in professional soccer players....(AU)

Effect of linear and undulating training periodization models on the repeated sprint ability and strength of soccer players

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of linear and undulating strength-power training scheme on the repeated sprint ability (RSA) and lower body strength of soccer players. Method: Twenty soccer players (under-20 category) were split into 2 groups: the linear load (LL, n=10) and the undulating load (UL, n=10). In the commencement and at the end of the 6-week pre-season period, the RSA test (6 x 35m) and the 1RM parallel squat test (1RMsquat) were conducted. The LL and UL performed the same type and number of sessions. The training stimulus in the strength training was different between LL (Weeks 1 and 2 = Muscular Endurance; Weeks 3 and 4 = Strength; Weeks 5 and 6 = Power) and UL (daily load variation in the same week). Results: A improvement in RSAmean and 1RMsquat was detected in LL and in UL. No significant difference was noted between LL vs UL for all variables. Conclusion: Both groups improved maximal muscle strength in parallel back squat and RSA. UL induced a greater gain in RSA.(AU)