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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Athletic performance is significantly influenced by physical attributes.
  • Speed endurance training (SET) involves exercise exceeding maximum oxygen uptake (V̇O₂-max) levels.
  • Understanding SET's impact is crucial for optimizing training protocols in sports.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effectiveness of SET on athletic performance across diverse sports and event durations.
  • To analyze SET's effects when implemented alone or combined with other training methods.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies involving trained athletes.
  • Analysis focused on event durations: 20-60s, 1-10min, 10-60min, and repeated intense exercise.
  • Evaluation of SET's impact on performance, V̇O₂-max, exercise economy, and muscle physiology.

Main Results:

  • SET enhances performance across all analyzed event durations.
  • Performance improvements occur even with reduced training volume and without changes in V̇O₂-max.
  • SET is associated with improved exercise economy and better muscle ion regulation.

Conclusions:

  • Athletes can benefit from incorporating SET into their training regimens.
  • SET can be effectively used alone or in conjunction with aerobic or resistance training.
  • SET offers a valuable strategy for enhancing athletic capabilities across a spectrum of sports and durations.