Effects of High Intensity Interval Training on Specific Physical Factors in Male College Athletes

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of high-intensity interval training on specific physical variables among male college athletes. To accomplish this objective, 30 subjects aged between 18 and 24 years were randomly selected from Trichy Districts. These individuals were then randomly assigned to two groups, with each group comprising 15 participants: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group underwent a high-intensity interval training regimen, while the control group did not participate in any experimental activities. The physical fitness variables focused on in this study were speed and leg explosive power. The research design adhered to a true random group design, incorporating both pre-tests and post-tests. The 30 subjects were evenly distributed between the experimental group (consisting of the high-intensity interval training group) and the control group. Pre-tests were conducted before the six-week experimental period to assess the selected physical variables in all 30 subjects. Following the experimental period, post-tests were administered, and the scores were meticulously recorded. Statistical analysis was performed with a predetermined significance level set at a 0.05 confidence interval. The findings of this study revealed a significant improvement in speed and leg explosive power among participants in the high-intensity interval training group.