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Sprint Interval Training for Improving Aerobic Capacity
This meta-analysis highlights the effectiveness of SIT in enhancing VO2max, a measure that reflects the body's ability to utilise oxygen efficiently during exercise. Examining 16 randomised controlled trials, this paper concluded that SIT leads to a "small-to-moderate" improvement in VO2max. More specifically, this improvement translates to an average increase of 3.6 mL kg-1 min-1, or about an 8% enhancement. Notably, the authors emphasised that this magnitude of improvement is approximately equal to the gains observed with traditional endurance training, which typically involves longer durations of moderate-intensity exercise.
The Science of Endurance Running
This paper draws on the extensive current literature in the field to provide a general guide and starting point for further study by presenting a short overview of the elements that contribute to endurance and how these can be trained in athletes. The full version of the paper can be downloaded using the button below.