Abstract
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze the effects of different methods of interval training (IT) on physiological variables and performance in competitive cyclists. MethodThe classification of the IT methods were: a) sub-maximal (ITsub), b) high (ITmax) and c) supra-maximum (ITsup). The search strategy included the following terms: interval training, interval training on cycling, high intensity interval training, high intensity interval training in cycling and sprint. We choose for the followed databases: PubMed, Google Scholar and SPORTDiscus. For this purpose, a search were in a period between July 2011 and February 2012. ResultsThe different methods of IT increased maximal aerobic power (Pmax), maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max), physiological thresholds, time to exhaustion (Tlim) and 40-km cycling time trial (CR40km) in competitive cyclists. ConclusionTherefore, the three methods of IT showed that 6–8 sessions of training during 4–6 weeks is necessary to improve physiological variables and cycling performance in competitive cyclists
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