Studying the Effects of Eight Weeks of Training at Varying Slopes on Performance Factors in Mountain Runners in Khorramabad City

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 PhD. Student, Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran

3 Master's student, Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of training on a treadmill at various slopes—specifically, a positive slope of 5 degrees, a negative slope of 5 degrees, and a zero slope-on physiological indicators in mountain runners.
Method: The statistical population of the present study comprises endurance and semi-endurance runners in Khorramabad city. Forty volunteers were randomly selected. The sampling method employed was simple random sampling, and after the selection of the participants, they were divided into three experimental groups, each undergoing training on different slopes, along with a control group. For data analysis, the Shapiro-Wilk test, one-way ANOVA, and dependent t-tests were utilized, with a significance level set at p≤0.05.
Findings: Training at a negative slope, a positive slope of 5, and a zero slope resulted in improvements in both aerobic and anaerobic power. These results suggest that running on inclines may be more effective in developing aerobic power in athletes with a training background compared to traditional long-term aerobic training methods. Additionally, training programs with positive and negative inclines of 5 degrees can serve as alternative methods for coaches to enhance anaerobic power.
Conclusion: Running on inclines may effectively enhance aerobic power in athletes with a training background.
 

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Applied Research in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science
Volume 1, Issue 3
December 2024
Pages 87-104

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