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- Title
The Analysis of the Effects of Interval Training Program on Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance in Slalom and Giant Slalom Athletes.
- Authors
AKTAŞ, Buket SEVİNDİK
- Abstract
The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of interval training on the aerobic and anaerobic performance of elite-level athletes in slalom and giant slalom disciplines. The study consisted of thirteen male athletes voluntarily in the alpine skiing discipline (slalom-giant slalom). The heights of the athletes were measured with a stadiometer with a precision of ±1mm (Holtain, UK). Weight measurements were conducted using a Tanita brand body composition analyzer (BC, 418 Tanita, Japan) with a precision of 100 grams. For aerobic power and capacity testing, a breath-by-breath measurement method was employed using the Cosmed K5 portable gas analysis system (Italy). The VO2max protocol was performed on a cycle ergometer, and the anaerobic power and capacity test were conducted using the Wingate method. An Independent Samples T-Test was used to identify differences between pre-test and post-test values of athletes. Significant relationships were found between pre-test and post-test values of VO2max, peak power, average power, and power drop percentage for slalom and giant slalom athletes subjected to interval training (p<0.05). No significant changes were observed in peak power attainment time and lowest power between pre-test and post-test values for other parameters (p>0.05). In conclusion, interval training was observed to increase body muscle mass, reduce body fat percentage, and enhance aerobic and anaerobic capacity in slalom and giant slalom athletes. Including interval training in the content of athletes' training programs when creating annual training plans is considered to positively influence aerobic and anaerobic performance using the interval training method.
- Subjects
INTERVAL training; AEROBIC exercises; SLALOM racing; ATHLETES; DYNAMOMETER
- Publication
Gümüshane Üniversitesi Saglik Bilimleri Dergisi, 2024, Vol 13, Issue 1, p506
- ISSN
2146-9954
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.37989/gumussagbil.1411397