Effect of 12 weeks of selective cardiorespiratory endurance and plyometrics training on 800-meter rural collegiate athletes: a randomised controlled trial

Introduction: The 800-meter race is a middle-distance run where both anaerobic and aerobic energy systems contribute significantly. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effects of 12 weeks of selective plyometrics training in addition to their regular cardiorespiratory...

The study shows significant improvements in anaerobic power and 800-meter running times.