Effects of high-intensity interval training on aerobic capacity and sports-specific skills in basketball players

Anu Kumari; Piyush Singh; Vicky Varghese

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.032

Effects of high-intensity interval training on aerobic capacity and sports-specific skills in basketball players

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Apr:34:46-52. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.032. Epub 2023 Apr 12.

Authors

Anu Kumari¹, Piyush Singh², Vicky Varghese³

Affiliations

¹ Indian Spinal Injuries Centre- Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Opp. Vasant Valley School, IAA Colony, Sector C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, 110070, India. Electronic address: as572228@gmail.com.
² Indian Spinal Injuries Centre- Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Opp. Vasant Valley School, IAA Colony, Sector C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, 110070, India. Electronic address: piyushphysio@gmail.com.
³ Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, USA. Electronic address: vvarghese@mcw.edu.

PMID: 37301556
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.032

Abstract

Introduction: High intensity interval training (HIIT) are widely used to improve the cardiac performance in Basketball players. The current study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training on the Aerobic Capacity and sports-specific skills in basketball players.

Methods: 40 male basketball players in the age group 18-25 years were recruited after necessary ethical clearance. Athletes were categorized into two groups of 20 people each: Group 1 control group (age: 21.9 ± 2.4 years, height: 184.6 ± 12.1 cm BMI: 23 ± 3 kg/m²) and Group 2 study group with HIIT (age: 21.4 ± 2.6 years, height: 177.4 ± 6.0 cm BMI: 22.1 ± 2.3 kg/m²). The study group players underwent 5 weeks (10 sessions) of HIIT training. Pre and post intervention evaluation of the Aerobic Capacity (VO2 max) and sports-specific skills were quantified for both the groups. Statistical analysis was performed using one tailed t-test with p < 0.05 for significance. Cohen's D method was used to calculate the effect size and minimum important difference.

Result: There was a significant increase (p < 0.05) in VO2 max (pre:52.8 ± 2.3 ml/min/kg to post: 54.5 ± 2.4 ml/min/kg) in Group 2 whereas in Group 1 the change was not significant (pre:51.1 ± 2.6 ml/min/kg to post: 51.4 ± 2.9 ml/min/kg). Similarly, there was an increase in agility for Group 2 (pre:11.0 ± 1.0 s to post: 10.1 ± 1.0 s) compared to Group 1. In sports specific skills: Control Dribble, passing skills, Lower body power and shooting skills there was a significant increase in post HIIT training for Group 2, whereas in Group 1 there was no significant difference.

Discussion: The HIIT training improved the aerobic capacity (VO2 max) and sports-specific skills in basketball players.

Conclusion: A 5-week HIIT training improved the aerobic capacity and sports specific skills and may be included as a part of training regime to improve the athletic performance in basketball players.

Keywords: Aerobic capacity (VO2max); Agility; Control dribble; High-intensity interval training; LBP; Passing skills; Shooting skills; UBP.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Athletes
Athletic Performance*
Basketball*
Exercise Tolerance
High-Intensity Interval Training*
Humans
Male
Young Adult