The Acute and Longterm Effect of Training on Running Velocity

Christos Kotzamanidis

Laboratory of Coaching and Sport Performance, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Aristotl Univercity ,Thessaloniki, , Komotini, Hellas

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to discuss the main training methods applied on running velocity. The revision focuses on the acute and long term effect of training on running velocity. Regarding the acute effect, has been demonstrated that, depending on the properties of the applied high intensity resistance training, all phases of running velocity could be affected. The finding of studies on long term training, indi- cate that high and low explosive resistance training does not affect running velocity. With regard to the training methods improving running velocity the following have been suggested: repetitive, intensive inter- val, specific plyometric and the combined high intensity resistance and running velocity training in the same training unit. Concluding, the long term training effect on running velocity depends on age, performance level and specificity of the applied methods.

Keywords: running velocity, training methods.