Athletic Performance, High-intensity Interval Training, Physical Fitness
Conditions
Keywords
field hockey, static balance, VO2max, HIIT
Brief summary
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical and Physiological Parameters in Adolescent Female Field Hockey Players High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a training method that alternates short periods of intense exercise with recovery periods. It is commonly used to improve athletic performance. This study investigated the effects of an 8-week HIIT program on physical and physiological performance in adolescent female field hockey players. Participants were divided into two groups: one group continued their regular field hockey training, while the other group completed additional HIIT sessions three times per week. After the intervention, the HIIT group demonstrated improvements in aerobic capacity (VO₂max), reaction time, balance, and standing long jump performance. A decrease in flexibility was observed in this group. The control group showed reductions in aerobic capacity and flexibility. The findings suggest that adding HIIT to regular field hockey training may improve several key performance parameters in adolescent female athletes.
Interventions
OTHERHigh-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Circumstances distinguishing this study from other studies: Although there are studies in the literature stating that HIIT programs improve physical and physiological performance parameters in many branch athletes, there are limited studies specific to the hockey branch. The HIIT programs used in the study are simple and easy in terms of application.
Sponsors
Muhammed ŞAHİN
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
13 Years to 16 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Who have been playing field hockey for at least two years * Who participated in at least 85% of the training sessions were included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Those with musculoskeletal injuries or undergoing physical rehabilitation therapy that interfered with their normal physical performance * Those with permanent or temporary contraindications to physical activity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Oxygen Consumption (VO₂max) | Baseline and Week 8 | Maximum oxygen consumption measured to evaluate aerobic capacity of the participants. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Static Balance | Baseline and Week 8 | Static balance performance measured using a standardized balance test. |
| Reaction time | Baseline and Week 8 | Reaction time measured using a standardized reaction test to assess neuromuscular performance. |
| Flexibility | Baseline and Week 8 | Flexibility assessed using a standardized sit-and-reach test. |
| Standing Long Jump | Baseline and Week 8 | Standing long jump distance measured to evaluate lower-body explosive power. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed