Graduation Date
Spring 2024
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Exercise Science
Committee Chair Name
Young S. Kwon
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Lukas E. Coppen
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Rock E. Braithwaite
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Northern California, Kinesiology, Human performance, High intensity interval training, Recreational runner, California, Humboldt, Physiology, Training
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
High Intensity interval Training (HIIT) in running prescription can be applied in a variety of different ways, but HIIT prescription lacks specificity and efficiency in determining what duration of interval is optimal for improved aerobic performance. The purpose of this study was to test different HIIT protocols with a 1:1 ratio active: recovery intervals of 2:2 minute (Protocol 1), 4:4 minute (Protocol 2) and a continuous run trial (CRT). Seven recreational male runners (Age= 23.1 ± 3.4 yr, Height= 1.80 ± 0.1, Weight= 75.8 ± 9.6) performed a maximal oxygen consumption test (60.5 ± 4.9 ml/kg/min) with a graded exercise test. Their VO2max scores were then converted to their running speed by using the ACSM metabolic running equation. Protocols 1 and 2 were HIIT running protocols, and Protocol 3 was a continuous running trial (CRT), all protocols had the same average intensity (85% VO2max). A one way repeated measures ANOVA was used to determine the differences between all running protocols on time to exhaustion (volitional fatigue), and Protocol 2 elicited the shortest time to exhaustion, followed by Protocol 1 and then the CRT was the longest in duration. Recreational runners can use this studies finding to improve their VO2max, anaerobic/ aerobic energy systems, and HIIT implementation.
Citation Style
Castrejon, A. (2024) The Effect of Interval Time on Time to Exhaustion During High Intensity Interval Training Running in Recreational Male Runners.
Recommended Citation
Castrejon, Abraham, "The effect of interval time on time to exhaustion during high intensity interval training running in recreational male runners" (2024). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 724.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/724