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Combined Effect of Sprint Interval Training and Tabata Training on Improving Speed and Endurance in College-Level Badminton Players
Corresponding Author(s) : P. Bright Alwin Victor
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2026): 2026 Volume 14-Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Badminton is a high-intensity intermittent sport that requires repeated bursts of speed, rapid directional changes, and sustained endurance. Tabata training and Sprint Interval Training (SIT) are high-intensity training methods that may improve aerobic and anaerobic performance.
Objective: To determine the combined effect of Sprint Interval Training and Tabata training on speed and endurance among college-level badminton players.
Methods: A single-group experimental study was conducted among 30 badminton players aged 15–25 years who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Speed and endurance were assessed before and after the intervention using the 40-meter shuttle run test and Cooper 12-minute run test, respectively. Participants underwent a combined Sprint Interval Training and Tabata training protocol for four weeks, with training conducted on consecutive days. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired t-test, with the level of significance set at p ≤ 0.05.
Results: A statistically significant improvement was observed in both outcome measures. The mean 40-meter shuttle run score improved from 13.05 ± 1.58 to 11.60 ± 1.29 seconds (t = 5.91, df = 29, p ≤ 0.001). The mean Cooper 12-minute run test score improved from 40.10 ± 10.07 to 45.70 ± 7.62 (t = −8.03, df = 29, p ≤ 0.001).
Conclusion: Combined Sprint Interval Training and Tabata training significantly improved speed and endurance among college-level badminton players.