Hao Zhi, Liang Yulong, Zhang Yuhang, Chen Yizheng, YoungJun Park, Sun Ju Park, Seung-Soo Baek
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영어(ENG)
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https://www.earticle.net/Article/A486273
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week sport-specific high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program on physical fitness, performance, sleep, and fatigue in dragon boat athletes. Forty athletes from Jiangxi Normal University (China) were randomly assigned to a HIIT group (EX, n = 20) or a control group (CON, n = 20) for a 12-week intervention. A repeated-measures design was employed to assess physical fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, & power output), performance (200 m & 500 m records, stroke rate consistency [SRC], and power output consistency [POC]), and sleep and subjective fatigue (PSQI & FSS) before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests, paired t-tests, and two-way repeated-measures ANOVA. Results showed that HIIT significantly improved posterior chain strength (deadlift 1 RM), core muscular endurance (sit-ups and plank), and both peak and mean power outputs (p < 0.001), with significant group × time interactions. In contrast, cardiorespiratory variables (VO₂ max, anaerobic threshold, & respiratory exchange ratio) showed non-significant improvements. Performance outcomes were significantly enhanced, with reduced 200 m and 500 m records and improved SRC and POC (p < 0.001), indicating better sport-specific performance and team coordination. Additionally, HIIT significantly reduced PSQI scores and subjective fatigue, with significant group × time interactions (p < 0.001), suggesting improved recovery. In conclusion, a 12-week sport-specific HIIT program effectively enhances neuromuscular performance, power output, and competitive performance in dragon boat athletes, while improving sleep quality and reducing fatigue. However, its effects on cardiorespiratory fitness in well-trained athletes appear limited. These findings provide practical evidence for optimizing training programs in dragon boat athletes and support the application of HIIT in water-based sports.
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Hao Zhi [ College of Science and Technology, Jiangxi Normal University, China ]