In:
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Human Kinetics, Vol. 18, No. 8 ( 2023-08-1), p. 825-832
Abstract:
Purpose : This study investigated the effects of 4 weeks of repeated sprint training (RST) versus repeated high-intensity technique training (RTT) on the physiological responses (ie, blood lactate), mean and peak heart rate, rating of perceived exertion, technical–tactical performance, and time–motion variables during simulated taekwondo combats. Methods : Twenty-four taekwondo athletes (18 male and 6 female; age: 16 [1] y) were randomly and equally assigned to RST (10 × 35-m running sprints interspersed by 10-s rest) or RTT (10 × 6-s bandal-tchagui kicking executions interspersed by 10-s rest) groups in addition to their regular training. Both groups performed simulated combats before and after training. Results : Delta lactate and peak heart rate were attenuated following training ( P 〈 .001 and P = .03, respectively), with no differences identified between RTT and RST conditions. Rating of perceived exertion decreased after training only in the RTT ( P = .002). Time fighting and preparatory activities increased following training ( P 〈 .001), with higher values observed following RTT than RST ( P 〈 .001). Nonpreparatory time decreased after training ( P 〈 .001), with more pronounced reductions observed following RTT when compared to RST ( P 〈 .001). The number of single attacks decreased only following RST ( P 〈 .001), whereas combined attacks increased only after RTT training ( P 〈 .001). Conclusions : Similar adjustments in the physiological responses to combat were observed following 4 weeks of either RST or RTT, but RTT elicited more favorable perceptual responses and combat-related performance. This highlights the importance of specificity of training and its effective transfer to combat.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1555-0265
,
1555-0273
DOI:
10.1123/ijspp.2022-0447
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Human Kinetics
Publication Date:
2023
SSG:
31
