Key result
Eight weeks of high-intensity interval training significantly increased maximum oxygen consumption by 8% (from 56.15 to 60.40 ml/kg/min, p<0.001) in young male field hockey players.
Why the study?
Achieving maximal performance requires high oxygen uptake supported by rigorous training, prompting evaluation of the effect of high intensity interval training on maximum oxygen uptake and cardio-respiratory parameters at the anaerobic threshold.
Does 8 weeks of high-intensity interval training improve maximum oxygen uptake capacity and cardio-respiratory parameters in trained young male hockey players?
Does 8 weeks of high-intensity interval training improve maximum oxygen uptake capacity and cardio-respiratory parameters in trained young male hockey players?
Effect estimate: +8%
Absolute Event Rate: 60.4% vs 56.15%
p-value: p=<0.001
An 8-week high-intensity interval training program significantly improves maximum oxygen consumption and cardiac proficiency in trained field hockey players.
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May support HIIT for aerobic gains in trained athletes; leaves open durability and generalizability pending RCTs.
Sarkar et al. (2019) studied Healthy trained field hockey players (n=20). High intensity interval training (HIIT) vs. Baseline (pre-training) was evaluated on Maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) (+8%, p=<0.001). Eight weeks of high-intensity interval training significantly increased maximum oxygen consumption by 8% (from 56.15 to 60.40 ml/kg/min, p<0.001) in young male field hockey players.
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