title: The influence of a Tabata interval training program using an aquatic underwater treadmill on various performance variables.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an 8-week aquatic treadmill running (ATM) Tabata interval-training program on various performance variables including body fat percentage, force production, flexibility, and anaerobic power. Totally, 25 participants (17 males and 8 females) were randomized into either a control group (CON), which only completed Pre- and Posttesting, or exercise group (EX), which took part in the 8-week ATM Tabata interval-training program. Pre- and Posttesting consisted of the following measurements: body fat percentage, flexibility, force production, and anaerobic power. The Tabata interval-training program consisted of sprinting on an ATM at 7.5 miles⋅h and with the front jets turned on at 80, 85, 90, and 95% progressively increasing throughout the 8 weeks. A 2-way repeated measures analysis of variance revealed a significant effect of time (F = 236.13; p < 0.001) and group by time interaction (F = 1.95; p = 0.02). Paired-samples t-test revealed a significant difference in the CON group from Pre- to Posttesting for mean power from the Wingate test (t = -2.20; p = 0.05) and a significant difference in the EX group for right leg goniometry (t = -2.34; p = 0.04) and mean power from the Wingate test (t = -2.81; p = 0.02). These results are favorable because it demonstrates that participants who engage in an ATM Tabata interval-training program can elicit a strong enough stimulus to improve flexibility and anaerobic power in terms of mean power while decreasing musculoskeletal impact placed on the ligaments, joints, and tendons.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sports Science and Wellness, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Rebold
authors.forename: Mallory S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Kobak
authors.forename: Ronald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Otterstetter
mesh_terms: D050154:Adiposity; D015308:Anaerobic Threshold; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D053587:Arthrometry, Articular; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D005080:Exercise Test; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012420:Running / Q000502:physiology*; D014867:Water; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D014867:Water