Effectiveness of high-intense interval and continuous even training at the initial stage of preparation of young cyclists

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Dr. Biol., Associate Professor I.A. Krivolapchuk1, 2
PhD, Associate Professor M.B. Chernova2
V.V. Myshyakov3
V.A. Ivanov4
1Moscow State University of Sport and Tourism, Moscow
2Institute of сhild development, health and adaptation, Moscow
3Yanka Kupala Grodno State University, Grodno, Belarus
4Grodno specialized children and youth school of Olympic reserve № 1, Grodno, Belarus

Objective of the study was to identify the effectiveness of high-intensity interval and continuous uniform training at the initial stage of training of young road cyclists aged 11-12 years.
Methods and structure of the study. Three groups of teenagers took part in the scientific work. In the first group, continuous uniform work was used for 20 minutes, in the second, high-intensity interval work. The control group included healthy, untrained schoolchildren. Physical condition was assessed based on a set of control exercises, functional and ergometric tests.
Results and conclusions. It has been established that continuous uniform and high-intensity interval loads have a pronounced effect on motor fitness, physical performance and muscle energy of young cyclists. An intergroup comparison revealed that changes in indicators of aerobic endurance, speed-strength and speed abilities under the influence of high-intensity interval work were the most significant.

Keywords: efficiency of continuous and interval work, subjective load severity, cycling.

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