Scand J Med Sci Sports July 2020 PMID 32267032

Systemic and muscular responses to effort-matched short intervals and long intervals in elite cyclists.

Nicki W Almquist, Håvard Nygaard, Geir Vegge, Daniel Hammarström, Stian Ellefsen, Bent R Rønnestad

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The overall tone shows strong agreement with the article's findings, with comments highlighting that short intervals produce more significant hormonal and physiological effects, using phrases like 'superior adaptations' and 'more pronounced responses.' The use of technical terms and references to ongoing studies reflect high interest and engagement, contributing to potential shifts in training strategies.

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Most discussions emphasize the superiority of short intervals in eliciting stronger physiological and hormonal responses, supporting the article's conclusions.

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The posts reflect high engagement with current training research, highlighting the relevance for athletes and coaches, indicating strong interest.

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Several discussions reference specific findings, such as hormonal responses and training adaptations, showing thoughtful engagement, although some posts are brief or supportive without deep analysis.

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The emphasis on training implications and physiological insights suggests these discussions could influence training practices and research focus, indicating high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the effects of short (30 seconds) and long (5 minutes) high-intensity intervals on elite cyclists, finding that short intervals resulted in higher power output, longer time spent above 90% max oxygen consumption, and increased peak heart rate.
  • Despite similar perceived effort and muscle activation, short intervals caused greater hormonal responses, including higher increases in testosterone and prolonged cortisol levels, indicating a stronger endocrine response.
  • Skeletal muscle analysis showed similar gene expression changes after both interval types, except for NHE1 mRNA, which decreased after short intervals; overall, short intervals induced more significant physiological and hormonal effects, potentially leading to better training adaptations.

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Nicki Win(gate)field Almquist
@AlmquistNicki · X

Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest study on this - systemic and muscular responses to short and long intervals is out shortly in open access. #LabRønnestad #eliteathletes https://t.co/mT52PvNS4R

Apr 15, 2020 · 38 likes · 9 shares · 2,402 followers View post →
Raúl Celdrán
@NTSAcademia · X

Mejor respuesta fisiológica y endocrina en intervalos de 30seg vs 5min igualando el esfuerzo. Curioso. https://t.co/CquF94V5oi

Apr 16, 2020 · 20 likes · 5 shares · 3,087 followers View post →
Cycling Science
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"Short intervals were associated with more pronounced #physiological and endocrine responses than long intervals in elite cyclists, suggesting such #training might lead to superior adaptations in elite #cyclists." New study by @AlmquistNicki et al https://t.co/QSuLTa2oSs

Apr 15, 2020 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 8,028 followers View post →
Andrew Sheaff
@AndrewKSheaff · X

Short and long are not the same. Not better or worse, just different. ‘More pronounced physiological and endocrine responses’ have larger costs as well. https://t.co/FbsfnokD5e @AlmquistNicki @dhammarstrom

Oct 3, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 2,684 followers View post →
Trent Stellingwerff, PhD / CSEP-CEP / FACSM / ChPC
@TStellingwerff · X

@stevemagness @gstafford13 also some data to support this in elite endurance athletes, see: https://t.co/Mz35ShgQxC https://t.co/twMo7dpp5S

Apr 12, 2023 · 5 likes · 23,119 followers View post →
Ed Maunder
@maunder_ed · X

Awesome recent studies on acute and chronic effects of short vs. long interval training sessions https://t.co/3amCKwavPU https://t.co/bpTkwQ35LG Have to be mindful of context here and avoid overly-dichotomous view of two useful training stimuli

Apr 27, 2020 · 4 likes · 719 followers View post →

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Trent Stellingwerff, PhD / CSEP-CEP / FACSM / ChPC
@TStellingwerff · X

@stevemagness @gstafford13 also some data to support this in elite endurance athletes, see: https://t.co/Mz35ShgQxC https://t.co/twMo7dpp5S

Apr 12, 2023 · 5 likes · 23,119 followers View post →
Scott Pollock
@ScottGP1986 · X

"Time & effort matched short intervals allowed elite cyclists to ride at higher power outputs compared to long intervals. This was accompanied by a greater hormonal response, which might lead to superior training adaptations." https://t.co/udHEG1nz4i

Nov 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 370 followers View post →
Magnus Bak Klaris
@Palmares_cph · X

RT @AndrewKSheaff: Short and long are not the same. Not better or worse, just different. ‘More pronounced physiological and endocrine res…

Oct 3, 2021 · 1 share · 227 followers View post →
Andrew Sheaff
@AndrewKSheaff · X

Short and long are not the same. Not better or worse, just different. ‘More pronounced physiological and endocrine responses’ have larger costs as well. https://t.co/FbsfnokD5e @AlmquistNicki @dhammarstrom

Oct 3, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 2,684 followers View post →
R Van Schuylenbergh - 3lab.be
@cyclingcoach · X

Systemic and muscular responses to effort-matched short intervals and long intervals in elite cyclists https://t.co/rDIAvNHIbF

Dec 10, 2020 · 1 like · 616 followers View post →
Luca T
@QuiteLT · X

RT @PSchoenmakers12: Systemic and muscular responses to effort-matched short intervals and long intervals in elite cyclists https://t.co/ZN…

Aug 26, 2020 · 1 share · 367 followers View post →
Patrick Schoenmakers
@PSchoenmakers12 · X

Systemic and muscular responses to effort-matched short intervals and long intervals in elite cyclists https://t.co/ZNczBnKrYp

Aug 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 277 followers View post →
Dr Chris Ross
@CoachChrisRoss · X

Systemic and muscular responses to effort‐matched short intervals and long intervals in elite cyclists https://t.co/Moqg5pgCX6

Jun 17, 2020 · 888 followers View post →
Allan Inoue
@Allan_Inoue · X

RT @AlmquistNicki: Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest…

May 31, 2020 · 9 shares · 221 followers View post →
Ed Maunder
@maunder_ed · X

Awesome recent studies on acute and chronic effects of short vs. long interval training sessions https://t.co/3amCKwavPU https://t.co/bpTkwQ35LG Have to be mindful of context here and avoid overly-dichotomous view of two useful training stimuli

Apr 27, 2020 · 4 likes · 719 followers View post →
Hilvar Malaver
@Hilvar_Malaver · X

RT @NATURAUL: Mejor respuesta fisiológica y endocrina en intervalos de 30seg vs 5min igualando el esfuerzo. Curioso. https://t.co/CquF94V5…

Apr 17, 2020 · 5 shares · 281 followers View post →
David A. Bermúdez
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RT @NATURAUL: Mejor respuesta fisiológica y endocrina en intervalos de 30seg vs 5min igualando el esfuerzo. Curioso. https://t.co/CquF94V5…

Apr 17, 2020 · 5 shares · 33 followers View post →
Juanlu Navarro
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RT @NATURAUL: Mejor respuesta fisiológica y endocrina en intervalos de 30seg vs 5min igualando el esfuerzo. Curioso. https://t.co/CquF94V5…

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Alex
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RT @NATURAUL: Mejor respuesta fisiológica y endocrina en intervalos de 30seg vs 5min igualando el esfuerzo. Curioso. https://t.co/CquF94V5…

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Knut Sindre Mølmen
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RT @AlmquistNicki: Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest…

Apr 17, 2020 · 9 shares · 548 followers View post →
Raúl Celdrán
@NTSAcademia · X

Mejor respuesta fisiológica y endocrina en intervalos de 30seg vs 5min igualando el esfuerzo. Curioso. https://t.co/CquF94V5oi

Apr 16, 2020 · 20 likes · 5 shares · 3,087 followers View post →
Shaun McLaren
@Shaun_McLaren1 · X

RT @AlmquistNicki: Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest…

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RT @AlmquistNicki: Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest…

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Greg Grandgeorge
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RT @CyclingScience1: "Short intervals were associated with more pronounced #physiological and endocrine responses than long intervals in el…

Apr 16, 2020 · 6 shares · 259 followers View post →
Dr. Roland Philipp
@myprefrontal · X

...Overall, SI was associated with more pronounced physiological and endocrine responses than LI in elite cyclists, suggesting that such training might lead to superior adaptations in elite cyclists. https://t.co/30enKYOTiG

Apr 15, 2020 · 566 followers View post →
laili
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RT @CyclingScience1: "Short intervals were associated with more pronounced #physiological and endocrine responses than long intervals in el…

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David Barranco
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RT @CyclingScience1: "Short intervals were associated with more pronounced #physiological and endocrine responses than long intervals in el…

Apr 15, 2020 · 6 shares · 2,747 followers View post →
anaerobik
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RT @AlmquistNicki: Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest…

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Eva Piatrikova
@evka295 · X

RT @AlmquistNicki: Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest…

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Inaki bestetraining
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RT @AlmquistNicki: Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest…

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Magnus Bak Klaris
@Palmares_cph · X

RT @AlmquistNicki: Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest…

Apr 15, 2020 · 9 shares · 227 followers View post →
Luca T
@QuiteLT · X

RT @AlmquistNicki: Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest…

Apr 15, 2020 · 9 shares · 367 followers View post →
Nicki Win(gate)field Almquist
@AlmquistNicki · X

Why are adaptations to short (30s) HIT superior to long (5min) intervals in well-trained and elite cyclists? Our latest study on this - systemic and muscular responses to short and long intervals is out shortly in open access. #LabRønnestad #eliteathletes https://t.co/mT52PvNS4R

Apr 15, 2020 · 38 likes · 9 shares · 2,402 followers View post →
Messner
@_messner · X

RT @CyclingScience1: "Short intervals were associated with more pronounced #physiological and endocrine responses than long intervals in el…

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Tim Noakes
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RT @CyclingScience1: "Short intervals were associated with more pronounced #physiological and endocrine responses than long intervals in el…

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Raúl Celdrán
@NTSAcademia · X

https://t.co/CquF94V5oi

Apr 15, 2020 · 3,087 followers View post →
Cycling Science
@CyclingScience1 · X

"Short intervals were associated with more pronounced #physiological and endocrine responses than long intervals in elite cyclists, suggesting such #training might lead to superior adaptations in elite #cyclists." New study by @AlmquistNicki et al https://t.co/QSuLTa2oSs

Apr 15, 2020 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 8,028 followers View post →
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