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Changes in lactate kinetics underpin soccer performance adaptations to cycling-based sprint interval training
Graham Thom1, Mykolas Kavaliauskas2, John Babraj1
1Division of Sport and Exercise Science, Abertay University, Dundee, Scotland.
European Journal of Sport Science
|June 25, 2019
Summary
Sprint interval training (SIT) improved sprint speed and peak power in adolescent soccer players. These performance gains were linked to enhanced lactate kinetics, suggesting SIT is effective for this age group.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Adolescent Sports Performance
Background:
- High-intensity running above lactate threshold is common in adolescent soccer.
- Lactate kinetics may play a crucial role in soccer performance.
- Optimizing training for adolescent athletes requires understanding physiological responses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of sprint interval training (SIT) on performance and lactate kinetics in elite adolescent soccer players.
- To determine if improvements in soccer performance correlate with changes in lactate kinetics.
- To assess the effectiveness of a cycle-based SIT program.
Main Methods:
- Thirteen elite adolescent soccer players (age 15) participated.
- Baseline testing included sprint performance, Wingate anaerobic Test (WaNT) with lactate measurements, and VO2 peak test.
- Players were assigned to a control group or a SIT group performing twice-weekly cycle sprints (6x10s sprints with 80s recovery).
Main Results:
- The SIT group showed significant improvements in 10-20m sprint time and peak power compared to the control group.
- Time to exhaustion also significantly increased in the SIT group.
- Performance improvements were significantly correlated with changes in lactate kinetics.
Conclusions:
- Cycle-based SIT is an effective training method for enhancing performance in elite adolescent soccer players.
- Improvements in soccer performance following SIT are associated with favorable alterations in lactate kinetics.
- SIT protocols can be tailored to improve physiological markers relevant to soccer.
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