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THE EFFECTS OF HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING ON HEART RATE IN ATHLETES VS. NON-ATHLETES

Abstract

Kelley Hayes, Katelyn Langston and Halley Bryant

Ouachita Baptist University, Arkedelphia, AR

This study compared the effects of HIIT on heartrate on physically active adults (athletes) versus physically inactive adults (non-athletes). Ten physically active adults (19.6 ± 1.71 years) and ten physically inactive adults (19.8 ± 1.40 years) were randomly selected to participate in the HIIT program. The HIIT program consisted of 20 minutes of interval training with 3 cycles of cardiovascular endurance exercises. Both groups completed two sessions of training within a two-week allotted section. Heart rate was measured pre- and post- HIIT workout and documented using a pulse oximeter. Both active adults (N=10) and non-active adults (N=10) were assigned an intervention program and measured at the end of two weeks. A significant interaction effect for pre- and post- heart rates was found in the HR/Intervention ration (p< 0.001) where it was improved in both athletes and non-athletes’ groups. The HIIT program is proven to be an effective model for cardiovascular strengthening in both athletes, as well as non-athletes.

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