Effects of short sprint interval training on aerobic and anaerobic indices: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Daniel Boullosa, Boris Dragutinovic, Joshua F Feuerbacher, Stefano Benítez-Flores, Edward F Coyle, Moritz Schumann

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Abstract

The effects of short sprint interval training (sSIT) with efforts of ≤10 s on maximal oxygen consumption (V̇O2 max), aerobic and anaerobic performances remain unknown. To verify the effectiveness of sSIT in physically active adults and athletes, a systematic literature search was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The databases PubMed/MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, and SPORTDiscus were systematically searched on May 9, 2020, and updated on September 14, 2021. Inclusion criteria were based on PICO and included healthy athletes and active adults of any sex (≤40 years), performing supervised sSIT (≤10 s of "all-out" and non-"all-out" efforts) of at least 2 weeks, with a minimum of 6 sessions. As a comparator, a non-sSIT control group, another high-intensity interval training (HIIT) group, or a continuous training (CT) group were required. A total of 18 studies were deemed eligible. The estimated SMDs based on the random-effects model were -0.56 (95% CI: -0.79, -0.33, p < 0.001) for V̇O2 max, -0.43 (95% CI: -0.67, -0.20, p < 0.001) for aerobic performance, and -0.44 (95% CI: -0.70, -0.18, p < 0.001) for anaerobic performance after sSIT vs. no exercise/usual training. However, there were no significant differences (p > 0.05) for all outcomes when comparing sSIT vs. HIIT/CT. Our findings indicate a very high effectiveness of sSIT protocols in different exercise modes (e.g., cycling, running, paddling, and punching) to improve V̇O2 max, aerobic, and anaerobic performances in physically active young healthy adults and athletes.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftScandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports
Jahrgang32
Ausgabenummer5
Seiten (von - bis)810-820
Seitenumfang11
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 01.05.2022

Fachgebiete und Schlagwörter

  • aerobic fitness
  • anaerobic fitness
  • high-intensity interval training
  • human performance
  • sprint interval training

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