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Heart rate response to taekwondo forms and technique combinations. A pilot study
W Pieter1, D Taaffe, J Heijmans
1International Institute for Sport and Human Performance, University of Oregon, Eugene.
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Taekwondo training intensity varies by exercise type. Combinations of kicks and punches significantly elevate heart rates compared to basic forms, indicating a higher cardiovascular demand for taekwondo combinations.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Martial Arts Science
Background:
- Taekwondo is a popular martial art requiring diverse physical exertion.
- Understanding the physiological demands of different taekwondo techniques is crucial for training optimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the cardiovascular responses to different types of beginner taekwondo exercises.
- To quantify the exercise and recovery heart rates elicited by taekwondo forms versus technique combinations.
Main Methods:
- Telemetered heart rate monitoring was used on seven male recreational taekwondo students.
- Participants performed two beginner forms (arm-only vs. arm/leg) and two combination sets (kicks-only vs. kicks/punches).
- Exercise and recovery heart rates were analyzed as a percentage of age-predicted maximal heart rate.
Main Results:
- No significant heart rate differences were found between the two forms or between the two combination sets.
- Technique combinations resulted in significantly higher exercise heart rates (90-91% of max) than forms (80% of max).
- Recovery heart rates were higher for combinations (73% of max) compared to forms (64-67% of max).
Conclusions:
- Taekwondo technique combinations impose a greater cardiovascular load than basic forms.
- Training programs can be tailored by incorporating combinations to achieve higher exercise intensities.
- These findings provide insights into the physiological demands of taekwondo for athletes and coaches.