Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of using the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1 (Yo-Yo IR1) as a high intensity training tool for sedentary university female students. Methods: Baseline measures were recorded for body fat percentage, Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) peak power and mean power, and Yo-Yo IR1 performance. Subjects were matched in pairs for body fat percentage and then randomly allocated to the intervention group (INT) (n. =. 12) or control group (CON) (n. =. 13). The INT undertook a 6-week training programme twice a week using the Yo-Yo IR1. The CON undertook no training. Results: The INT increased their Yo-Yo IR1 performance (230. ±. 38. m baseline vs 403. ±. 152. m post-training), WAnT peak power (970. ±. 176. Watts baseline vs 1148. ±. 159. Watts post-training), and WAnT mean power (399. ±. 55. Watts baseline vs 439. ±. 53. Watts post-training) (p. <. 0.05). No changes were observed in the CON (p. >. 0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study show that a 6-week high intensity intermittent training programme using the Yo-Yo IR1 as a training intervention increases both aerobic and anaerobic capacity in a sedentary female population.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Preventive Medicine |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Pages (from-to) | 278-282 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISSN | 0091-7435 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 May 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Exercise
- Female
- Fitness
- Health
- Sedentary lifestyle