The effects of a constant sprint-to-rest ratio and recovery mode on repeated sprint performance

Abt, Grant; Siegler, Jason C.; Akubat, Ibrahim; Castagna, Carlo

Abstract

It is unclear if a constant sprint-to-rest ratio allows full performance recovery between repeated sprints over different distances. This is important for the development of sprint-training programs. Additionally, there is conflicting evidence on whether active recovery enhances sprint performance. Three repeated sprint protocols were used (22 X 15, 13 X 30, and 8 X 50 m), with each having an active and passive recovery. Each trial was conducted with an initial sprint-to-rest ratio of 1:10. Repeated sprints were analyzed by comparing the first sprint to the last sprint. For the 15-m trials, there were no significant main effects for recovery or time and no significant interaction. For the 30-m trials, there was no main effect for recovery, but a main effect for time (F[1,10] = 15.995, p = 0.003; mean difference = 0.20 seconds, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.09-0.31 seconds, d = 1.4 [large effect]). There was no interaction of recovery and time in the 30-m trials. For the 50-m trials, there was no main effect for recovery, but a main effect for time (F[1,10] = 34.225, p = 0.0002; mean difference = 0.39 seconds, 95% CI = 0.24-0.55 seconds, d = 1.3 [large effect]). There was no interaction of recovery and time in the 50-m trials. The results demonstrate that a 1:10 sprint-torest ratio allows full performance recovery between 15-m sprints, but not between sprints of 30 or 50 m, and that recovery mode did not influence repeated sprint performance.

Citation

Abt, G., Siegler, J. C., Akubat, I., & Castagna, C. (2011). The effects of a constant sprint-to-rest ratio and recovery mode on repeated sprint performance. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 25(6), 1695-1702. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181dbdc06

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 30, 2011
• Publication Date: Jun 1, 2011
• Journal: JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
• Print ISSN: 1064-8011
• Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 25
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 1695-1702
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181dbdc06
• Keywords: Training; High-intensity; Maximal
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/400129