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Interval training and performance.

J Daniels, N Scardina

    Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Interval training involves alternating exercise and recovery, but lacks a single definition. Specific training types should be identified by their unique characteristics, not grouped under one

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    Area of Science:

    • Exercise Physiology
    • Sports Science
    • Training Methodologies

    Background:

    • Interval training is commonly understood as alternating exercise and recovery periods.
    • Current definitions lack specificity regarding intensity, duration, or recovery type.
    • This ambiguity leads to varied interpretations among researchers, coaches, and athletes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To clarify the definition and conceptualization of interval training.
    • To advocate for a more specific classification of intermittent training methods.
    • To highlight the need for further research into the optimal application of different training protocols.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of existing literature on interval training.
    • Discussion of the variability in defining exercise and recovery parameters.

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  • Synthesis of expert and practitioner perspectives on training classification.

    • Main Results:

    • Interval training is broadly defined by alternating exercise and recovery, without fixed parameters.
    • The term 'interval training' is often used as an umbrella for various intermittent training types.
    • Specific training protocols are better identified by their unique characteristics (work, rest, intensity, duration).

    Conclusions:

    • A unified, specific definition of interval training is not valid or practical.
    • Classifying intermittent training based on specific physiological responses and training variables is recommended.
    • Continued research is essential to determine the efficacy and optimal prescription of diverse intermittent training methods for different populations.