Sports Med March 2002 PMID 11772161

The scientific basis for high-intensity interval training: optimising training programmes and maximising performance in highly trained endurance athletes.

Paul B Laursen, David G Jenkins

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The discussions primarily focus on the practical implications of the article, with phrases like 'time-efficient' and references to papers supporting HIIT's effectiveness. Users engage by sharing examples of training protocols and emphasizing the importance of research-based methods, indicating both high interest and moderate engagement, with an overall view that the publication could impact athletic training approaches.

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Most discussions align with the publication, emphasizing that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is more effective for highly trained endurance athletes than traditional methods, indicating general agreement with the article's conclusions.

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The emphasis on time efficiency and performance benefits shows strong interest, with users actively engaging with the topic of optimizing training through HIIT.

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The recurring mention of HIIT as a potential 'game changer' for athletic performance and training efficiency suggests that these discussions are considered to have a meaningful influence on training practices.

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High-intensity interval training (HIT) is needed for highly trained endurance athletes to achieve further performance improvements, as traditional increases in training volume do not lead to significant gains.
While endurance performance can improve with submaximal training in less trained individuals, highly trained athletes require HIT for significant benefits, possibly due to factors like increased muscle buffering capacity rather than changes in enzyme activity.
There is limited research on the optimal design of HIT programs for these athletes, but some approaches using Vmax and specific intervals have shown promise in enhancing endurance performance.]

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Javierpa95

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RT @NTSAcademia: En personas con bajo o moderado VO2max., <50ml/min/kg. la alta intensidad es mucho mas "tiempo-eficiente" que el volumen a…

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