Individual endurance training prescription with heart rate variability

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Vesterinen, Ville, Nummela, Ari, Heikura, Ida A., Laine, Tanja, Hynynen, Esa, Botella, Javier and Häkkinen, Keijo. (2016). Individual endurance training prescription with heart rate variability. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 48(7), pp. 1347 - 1354. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000910
AuthorsVesterinen, Ville, Nummela, Ari, Heikura, Ida A., Laine, Tanja, Hynynen, Esa, Botella, Javier and Häkkinen, Keijo
Abstract

Introduction: Measures of HR variability (HRV) have shown potential to be of use in training prescription. Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of using HRV in endurance training prescription. Methods: Forty recreational endurance runners were divided into the HRV-guided experimental training group (EXP) and traditional predefined training group (TRAD). After a 4-wk preparation training period, TRAD trained according to a predefined training program including two to three moderate- (MOD) and high-intensity training (HIT) sessions per week during an 8-wk intensive training period. The timing of MOD and HIT sessions in EXP was based on HRV, measured every morning. The MOD/HIT session was programmed if HRV was within an individually determined smallest worthwhile change. Otherwise, low-intensity training was performed. Maximal oxygen consumption (V[spacing dot above]O2max) and 3000-m running performance (RS3000m) were measured before and after both training periods. Results: The number of MOD and HIT sessions was significantly lower (P = 0.021, effect size = 0.98) in EXP (13.2 +/- 6.0 sessions) compared with TRAD (17.7 +/- 2.5 sessions). No other differences in training were found between the groups. RS3000m improved in EXP (2.1% +/- 2.0%, P = 0.004) but not in TRAD (1.1% +/- 2.7%, P = 0.118) during the intensive training period. A small between-group difference (effect size = 0.42) was found in the change in RS3000m. V[spacing dot above]O2max improved in both groups (EXP: 3.7% +/- 4.6%, P = 0.027; TRAD: 5.0% +/- 5.2%, P = 0.002). Conclusion: The results of the present study suggest the potential of resting HRV to prescribe endurance training by individualizing the timing of vigorous training sessions.

Keywordsrunning training; training adaptation; autonomic nervous system; vagal activity; training programming
Year2016
JournalMedicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Journal citation48 (7), pp. 1347 - 1354
PublisherLippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISSN0195-9131
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000910
Scopus EID2-s2.0-84959156418
Page range1347 - 1354
Research GroupMary MacKillop Institute for Health Research
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Place of publicationUnited States of America
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