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Table 3 Periodization of the training volume and intensity of aerobic and speed training

From: Effects of Aerobic and Speed Training Versus Active Control on Repeated Sprint Ability and Measures of Self-confidence and Anxiety in Highly Trained Male Soccer Players

 

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Speed training*

3 × [15 + 15] m with 25 s rest between sprints

4 × [15 + 15] m with 25 s rest between sprints

5 × [15 + 15]-m with 25 s rest between sprints

3 × [15 + 15]-m with 25 s rest between sprints

5 × [15 + 15]-m with 25 s rest between sprints

6 × [15 + 15]-m with 25 s rest between sprints

Aerobic training**

3 × (10–10 s) at 110% of final velocity (TD: 60 s)

4 × (10–10 s) at 110% of final velocity (TD: 80 s)

5 × (10–10 s) at 120% of final velocity (TD: 100 s)

3 × (10–10 s) at 120% of final velocity (TD: 60 s)

5 × (10–10 s) at 120% of final velocity (TD: 100 s)

6 × (10–10 s) at 120% of final velocity (TD: 120 s)

  1. The rest was active and the intensity was maximal during the two training programs, *sprinting at maximal intensity, **the rest between sets was 10 s, TD: total duration of each aerobic session, both training programs included a linear progression based on the number of sets using respectively the number of sprints for the speed training and the final velocity percent for the aerobic (HIIT) training program (undulatory periodization model)