Human skeletal muscle demonstrates remarkable plasticity, adapting to numerous external
stimuli including the habitual level of contractile loading. Accordingly, muscle function and …

A sedentary lifestyle has been linked to a number of metabolic disorders that have been
associated with sub-optimal mitochondrial characteristics and an increased risk of …

Interval training is a simple concept that refers to repeated bouts of relatively hard work
interspersed with recovery periods of easier work or rest. The method has been used by …

Background/Aim Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a strong determinant of morbidity and
mortality. In athletes and the general population, it is established that high-intensity interval …

High-intensity interval training (HIT), in a variety of forms, is today one of the most effective
means of improving cardiorespiratory and metabolic function and, in turn, the physical …

Purpose: This review aimed to determine (1) performance and training characteristics such
as training intensity distribution (TID), volume, periodization, and methods in highly …

In this review we integrate the scientific literature and results-proven practice and outline a
novel framework for understanding the training and development of elite long-distance …

Objectives To examine the effects of different protocols of high-intensity interval training
(HIIT) on VO 2 max improvements in healthy, overweight/obese and athletic adults, based …

Page 1 Periodization Theory and Methodology of Training Sixth Edition Tudor O. Bompa, PhD
Carlo A. Buzzichelli Page 2 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names …

High intensity interval training (HIIT) has become an increasingly popular form of exercise
due to its potentially large effects on exercise capacity and small time requirement. This …