Comparative Effects of Tabata Training and Periodized Resistance Training in Sprinters

NCT ID: NCT07329465

Last Updated: 2026-01-09

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-11-21

Study Completion Date

2025-11-05

Brief Summary

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This was a parallel group randomized control trail that utilized purposive sampling to recruit 32 participants. The 32 students are divided into 2 groups, namely the group of Tabata Training and Periodized Resistance Training. Periodized resistance training exercises will be performed three days a week during the eight-week period in group A. The periodized resistance training program started with warm up and continued by some exercises such as smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg cruel, leg press, lying burble extension, sit up and finally the subjects cooled down. At the beginning of the study, the exercises will be conducted 60% intensity while eight maximum repetition and 10% intensity will be added after every week. The cycle will be repeated 1 times each exercise for a total of 8 repetitions. Each exercise will performed individually by each participant in a group activity. Tabata training will be performed in group B that included their Exercise sessions started with a general warm-up, and then stretching session followed by a specific warmup. The general warm-up consisted of 5 minutes of marching in place at 60% of the estimated maximal heart rate (HR max= 220 - age) measured with a heart rate monitor. The stretching session included major muscle groups and joints including triceps, deltoid, trapezius, neck extensors, pectoralis, biceps, latissimus dorsi, hamstrings, quadriceps, and gastrocnemius. Each stretch will maintained for 15 to 20 seconds. Then, a specific warm-up session followed that included 2 thruster repetitions of 30 seconds each, followed by 30 seconds of rest. Thrusters are a combination of 2 strength-training exercises: squat and overhead press. After the specific warm-up will be completed, the Tabata protocol began with participants performing thrusters as fast as possible for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of resting. During the active part, participants will encouraged to reach near 100% of their HR max. Intensity will evaluated with heart rate monitors and also with the Borg rating of perceived exertion. The cycle will be repeated 7 times for a total of 8 repetitions in 4 minutes. After completing the protocol, a 5-minute cool-down period (slow walking and stretching exercises) was completed. Total duration of the Tab protocol will be approximately 19 to 20 minutes and will be completed 3 times per week for 8 consecutive weeks

Detailed Description

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It will be a randomized clinical trial study. The sample size of study will be 38 participants (19 in each group) through non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data will be collected from Pakistan sports board coaching center, model town club Lahore, Sport complex phase 5 sector G DHA Lahore. Data will be collected within 10 months after approval of synopsis.

Inclusion Criteria:

Age group between 18 to 35year. Both male and female of sprinter athletes. Athletes currently performing Regular Training. 100m Sprinters. (should be registered Last 12 months.) \[11\] Shoe wear (heel drop minimum 1 inch and weight about 150g). \[12\]

Exclusion Criteria:

Athletes currently perform high resistance training. Injury report half a year ago. Non-sprinting populations. \[13\] Cardiac and metabolic disorder. Any diagnosed psychological condition that could affect participation. \[14\] The participants having any supplements or anabolic steroids that could effect performance.

Conditions

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Sports Physical Therapy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized Clinical Trail
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors
Assessor will be blind

Study Groups

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Group A

Group A were receiving periodized resistance training program started with warm up and continued by some exercises such as smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg cruel, leg press, lying burble extension, sit up and finally the subjects cooled down.

Group Type OTHER

Periodized Resistance Training

Intervention Type OTHER

Group A were receiving periodized resistance training program started with warm up and continued by some exercises such as smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg cruel, leg press, lying burble extension, sit up and finally the subjects cooled down. At the beginning of the study, the exercises was conducted, 60% intensity while eight maximum repetition and 10% intensity were be added after every two weeks.

Group B

Group B were receiving Tabata protocol began with participants performing thrusters as fast as possible for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of resting. The cycle was repeated 7 times for a total of 8 repetitions in 4 minutes.

Group Type OTHER

Tabata Training

Intervention Type OTHER

Group B were receiving Tabata training.the Tabata protocol began with participants performing thrusters as fast as possible for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of resting. During the active part, participants will be encouraged to reach near 100% of their HR max. The cycle was repeated 7 times for a total of 8 repetitions in 4 minutes. After completing the protocol, a 5-minute cool-down period (slow walking and stretching exercises) was completed

Interventions

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Periodized Resistance Training

Group A were receiving periodized resistance training program started with warm up and continued by some exercises such as smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg cruel, leg press, lying burble extension, sit up and finally the subjects cooled down. At the beginning of the study, the exercises was conducted, 60% intensity while eight maximum repetition and 10% intensity were be added after every two weeks.

Intervention Type OTHER

Tabata Training

Group B were receiving Tabata training.the Tabata protocol began with participants performing thrusters as fast as possible for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of resting. During the active part, participants will be encouraged to reach near 100% of their HR max. The cycle was repeated 7 times for a total of 8 repetitions in 4 minutes. After completing the protocol, a 5-minute cool-down period (slow walking and stretching exercises) was completed

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age group between 18 to 35year.
* Both male and female of sprinter athletes.
* Athletes currently performing Regular Training.
* 100m Sprinters. (should be registered Last 12 months.) \[11\]
* Shoe wear (heel drop minimum 1 inch and weight about 150g).

Exclusion Criteria

* Athletes currently perform high resistance training.
* Injury report half a year ago.
* Non-sprinting populations. \[13\]
* Cardiac and metabolic disorder.
* Any diagnosed psychological condition that could affect participation. \[14\]
* The participants having any supplements or anabolic steroids that could effect performance.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Amina Amjad, DPT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

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Pakistan Sports Board

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

References

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Colyer SL, Nagahara R, Takai Y, Salo AIT. How sprinters accelerate beyond the velocity plateau of soccer players: Waveform analysis of ground reaction forces. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2018 Dec;28(12):2527-2535. doi: 10.1111/sms.13302. Epub 2018 Oct 10.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30230037 (View on PubMed)

Haugen T, Seiler S, Sandbakk O, Tonnessen E. The Training and Development of Elite Sprint Performance: an Integration of Scientific and Best Practice Literature. Sports Med Open. 2019 Nov 21;5(1):44. doi: 10.1186/s40798-019-0221-0.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31754845 (View on PubMed)

Haugen TA, Breitschadel F, Seiler S. Sprint mechanical variables in elite athletes: Are force-velocity profiles sport specific or individual? PLoS One. 2019 Jul 24;14(7):e0215551. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215551. eCollection 2019.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31339890 (View on PubMed)

Healy R, Kenny IC, Harrison AJ. Resistance Training Practices of Sprint Coaches. J Strength Cond Res. 2021 Jul 1;35(7):1939-1948. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002992.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30747902 (View on PubMed)

Haugen T, McGhie D, Ettema G. Sprint running: from fundamental mechanics to practice-a review. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2019 Jun;119(6):1273-1287. doi: 10.1007/s00421-019-04139-0. Epub 2019 Apr 8.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30963240 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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REC/RCR&AHS/24/0474

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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