Comparative Effects of Tabata Training and Periodized Resistance Training in Sprinters

NCT07329465 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR&AHS/24/0474
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 38
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Keywords

Tabata Training; Periodized Resistance Training; Sprinters

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• 30m sprint test

  The 30m sprint test is used to measure an athlete's acceleration, maximum speed, and speed endurance, assessing their overall sprint power and effectiveness for sports.

  8 weeks

• Agility T test

  The Agility T-test is commonly used to assess the ability of team sport athletes to change direction, including acceleration, deceleration, and lateral movement during preseason testing protocols

  8 weeks

• Vertical Jump Test

  A vertical jump test measures lower body explosive power by calculating the difference between your standing reach and the highest point you can touch in a jump, often using a wall with chalk or specialized equipment to assess athletic ability for sports

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Group A

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.

Other: Periodized Resistance Training

Group B

OTHER

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.

Other: Tabata Training

Interventions

Periodized Resistance Training 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 A

Tabata Training 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

Group B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pakistan Sports Board

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (5)

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  PMID: 30230037 BACKGROUND

• 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.

  PMID: 31754845 BACKGROUND

• 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.

  PMID: 31339890 BACKGROUND

• 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.

  PMID: 30747902 BACKGROUND

• 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.

  PMID: 30963240 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Amina Amjad, DPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Assessor will be blind
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Randomized Clinical Trail

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 29, 2025
• First Posted: January 9, 2026
• Study Start: November 21, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 5, 2025
• Study Completion: November 5, 2025
• Last Updated: January 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)