The effect of HIIT training to developing speed endurance and performance for men's 800-meter runners

Abstract

Athletics events are among the activities that affect all physical abilities, as each event has its own specifications and requirements. HIIT training is one of the training methods that has great importance in improving the efficiency of muscular and respiratory work. The research aims to prepare HIIT training to develop speed endurance and achievement for runners. 800 meters run for men. Hence the importance of the research is to prepare high-intensity HIIT physical exercises that occur in the runner as a result of continuing training and using the type of exercises that suit the requirements of the 800-meter running competition. The problem of the research is that there is a weakness in speed endurance, which affects achievement, so the researchers decided to apply the approved training methods. On actual experimentation, which aims to develop the components of achievement. The researchers used the experimental method with a pre- and post-test for the experimental and control groups. The research population was identified as players in the 800-meter competition for the elite men’s category of the Iraqi Athletics Federation for the 2024 sports season, who numbered (12 players). The sample was divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group, with (6 players) for each. Group, the researchers concluded that HIIT training has a positive impact on developing speed endurance and achievement for men’s 800-meter runners. The researchers recommended emphasis and attention on HIIT training to develop speed endurance and achievement for men’s 800-meter runners.