Key result
Polarized training fails to improve 2,000 m ergometer performance over pyramidal distribution in elite rowers.
Why the study?
Does a polarized training intensity distribution improve rowing performance and physiological metrics compared to a pyramidal distribution in national elite rowers?
Cohort (n=14)
Open-label
None
Yes
Does a polarized training intensity distribution improve rowing performance and physiological metrics compared to a pyramidal distribution in national elite rowers?
Absolute Event Rate: 1.5% vs 1.5%
p-value: p=0.916
An 11-week polarized training intensity distribution was not superior to a pyramidal distribution for improving performance in national elite rowers.
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Should not yet change training practices in elite rowers; leaves open whether randomized trials in larger cohorts detect meaningful differences.
Treff et al. (2017) conducted a cohort in National elite male rowers (n=14). Polarized (POL) training intensity distribution vs. Pyramidal (PYR) training intensity distribution was evaluated on Change in average power in 2,000 m ergometer-test (P 2,000 m) (p=0.916). An 11-week preparation period involving a polarized training intensity distribution did not significantly improve 2,000 m ergometer performance compared to a pyramidal distribution in elite rowers.
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