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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Health

Background:

  • Athlete health and performance are optimized through well-designed exercise programs.
  • Understanding the relationship between training intensity and cardiac function is crucial for sports science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the correlation between training intensity and cardiac performance in athletes.
  • To inform the development of scientific and effective exercise programs.
  • To promote the overall health and well-being of student athletes.

Main Methods:

  • 3600 student athletes were divided into three groups based on running duration (30, 60, or 90 minutes).
  • Training involved 5 days per week for 10 days, with intensity monitored using Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE).
  • Cardiac function was assessed before and after the exercise intervention.

Main Results:

  • Resting heart rates significantly decreased in the 60-minute (Group B) and 90-minute (Group C) running groups.
  • A statistically significant difference was observed in the reduction of heart rate between Group C and Group A (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced training intensity positively impacts athletes' cardiac performance.
  • Improved cardiac function contributes to better overall athlete health.
  • These findings support the integration of higher intensity training for physical and mental development in athletes.