(Hoeh-)intensiwes Intervalltraining mit Kindern und Jugendlichen im Nachwuchsleistungssport

摘要

A computer-based literature research during July 2013 using the electronic databases PubMed, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science was performed to assess the effect of the high intensity interval training (HUT) on sport performance in healthy children and adolescents. Studies examining the effect of HUT on aerobic and anaerobic performance pre and post to HIIT-Interventions in children and adolescents (9-18 years) were included. The results indicate increased aerobic and anaerobic performance following two or three HUT sessions per week for a period of five to ten weeks, additional to normal training. Results regarding long term effects following HUT have not been documented so far. In addition, due to the physiological characteristics during HIIT protocols improved fatigue resistance has been demonstrated in children as compared to adults, which may be interpreted as a prerequisite for the applicability of HIIT in children.