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High-Intensity Interval Training and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Affect Running Economy in Endurance Runners: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Yangya Feng, Daxin Li, Yangli Liu, Donghui Tang

Journal
Journal of Human Kinetics
DOI
10.5114/jhk/205427
Publication type
Systematic Review
Population
endurance runners
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Abstract

This systematic review evaluated the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on running economy (RE) in endurance runners. The search was completed in March 2024 based on research databases, and the language of publication was...

Description

The study compares HIIT and MICT effects on running economy in endurance runners.