Physiological and time-trial performance effects of block training periodization in endurance athletes: a systematic review

  • FK Borszcz Laboratory of Human Performance Research. Center for Health and Sport Sciences. University of the State of Santa Catarina. Florianópolis. Brazil.
  • Vitor Pereira Costa Laboratory of Human Performance Research. Center for Health and Sport Sciences. University of the State of Santa Catarina. Florianópolis. Brazil.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33155/j.ramd.2018.03.002
Keywords: Rendimiento deportivo, Periodización, Resistencia física Performance, Periodization, Physical endurance Desempenho, Periodização, Resistência Física

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze systematically the effects of block training periodization,  on physiology parameters and performance in endurance athletes.

Method: The PubMed and Science Direct database was used to search.

Results: Nine studies was found that fit the criteria of this review, the main result was that block training periodization performed during 1-2 weeks composed of 5-16 high intensity interval training sessions followed by a period of 1-3 weeks of taper enhance maximal oxygen uptake, lactate/ventilatory thresholds, maximal aerobic power and performance in endurance athletes.

Conclusions: The block training periodization can rapidly enhance physiology and performance in endurance athletes.

Published
2019-03-22
Issue
Vol. 12 No. 3 (2019): September 2019
Section
Revisiones
Page/s
291-296
DOI
https://doi.org/10.33155/j.ramd.2018.03.002