Patrick P J M Schoenmakers1, Kate E Reed2. 1. School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science, University of Essex, UK. 2. School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science, University of Essex, UK. Electronic address: reedk@essex.ac.uk.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the effects of different recovery durations on self-selected running velocities, physiological responses, and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) in a commonly used high intensity interval training (HIIT) protocol. DESIGN & METHODS: Twelve trained runners performed an incremental treadmill exercise test to determine maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max) and heart rate (HRmax). In four subsequent visits, participants performed a HIIT session comprising six 4-min work intervals, in which the recovery duration between work intervals equalled either a fixed (1MIN, 2MIN, 3MIN) or a self-selected duration (ssMIN). HIIT sessions were run on a non-motorized treadmill, and were performed under isoeffort conditions. RESULTS: Mean running velocity was significantly higher in 3MIN compared with all other protocols, and higher in ssMIN compared with 2MIN. No significant differences in time spent ≥90% and 95% V˙O2max, or ≥90% and 95% HRmax were evident between the four protocols. RPE responses were similar across and within the protocols showing a gradual increase with each progressive interval. CONCLUSION: In a self-paced HIIT session of six 4-min work intervals, the length of recovery durations had a limited effect on the total physiological strain endured in the training. However, running velocities were higher when participants received the longest recovery period (3MIN). Longer recovery durations may facilitate a higher external training load (faster running), whilst maintaining a similar internal training load (physiological stimulus), and may therefore allow for greater training adaptations.
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the effects of different recovery durations on self-selected running velocities, physiological responses, and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) in a commonly used high intensity interval training (HIIT) protocol. DESIGN & METHODS: Twelve trained runners performed an incremental treadmill exercise test to determine maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max) and heart rate (HRmax). In four subsequent visits, participants performed a HIIT session comprising six 4-min work intervals, in which the recovery duration between work intervals equalled either a fixed (1MIN, 2MIN, 3MIN) or a self-selected duration (ssMIN). HIIT sessions were run on a non-motorized treadmill, and were performed under isoeffort conditions. RESULTS: Mean running velocity was significantly higher in 3MIN compared with all other protocols, and higher in ssMIN compared with 2MIN. No significant differences in time spent ≥90% and 95% V˙O2max, or ≥90% and 95% HRmax were evident between the four protocols. RPE responses were similar across and within the protocols showing a gradual increase with each progressive interval. CONCLUSION: In a self-paced HIIT session of six 4-min work intervals, the length of recovery durations had a limited effect on the total physiological strain endured in the training. However, running velocities were higher when participants received the longest recovery period (3MIN). Longer recovery durations may facilitate a higher external training load (faster running), whilst maintaining a similar internal training load (physiological stimulus), and may therefore allow for greater training adaptations.
Authors: Jessica Denielle Matos Dos Santos; Felipe J Aidar; Dihogo Gama DE Matos; José Uilien DE Oliveira; Ailton Santos Sena Júnior; Jymmys Lopes Dos Santos; Anderson Carlos Marçal; Silvan Silva DE Araújo Journal: Int J Exerc Sci Date: 2021-04-01
Authors: José Manuel García-De Frutos; Fco Javier Orquín-Castrillón; Pablo Jorge Marcos-Pardo; Jacobo Á Rubio-Arias; Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-04-16 Impact factor: 3.390