Effects of intermittent sprint and plyometric training on endurance running performance

Danny Lum, Frankie Tan, Joel Pang, Tiago M Barbosa, Danny Lum, Frankie Tan, Joel Pang, Tiago M Barbosa

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of intermittent sprint training and plyometric training on endurance running performance.

Methods: Fourteen moderately trained male endurance runners were allocated into either the intermittent sprint training group (n = 7) or the plyometric training group (n = 7). The preliminary tests required subjects to perform a treadmill graded exercise test, a countermovement jump test for peak power measurement, and a 10-km time trial. Training included 12 sessions of either intermittent sprint or plyometric training carried out twice per week. On completion of the intervention, post-tests were conducted.

Results: Both groups showed significant reduction in weekly training mileage from pre-intervention during the intervention period. There were significant improvements in the 10-km time trial performance and peak power. There was also significant improvement in relative peak power for both groups. The 10-km time trial performance and relative peak power showed a moderate inverse correlation.

Conclusion: These findings showed that both intermittent sprint and plyometric training resulted in improved 10-km running performance despite reduction in training mileage. The improvement in running performance was accompanied by an improvement in peak power and showed an inverse relationship with relative peak power.

Keywords: Endurance training; Explosive strength training; Leg stiffness; Muscular power; Running economy; Stretch-shortening cycle.

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