The Effects of Continuous and Interval Training Toward V̇O2max Increase for Male

Abstract

The research aimed at investigating the difference of continuous and interval training toward maximum ⩒O2 increase.The research used randomized group pretest and posttest design. Population of the research were students of Sport Training Education Faculty of Sport Sciences Malang State. Sampling technique by using purposive random samplingwith sampling of 40 persons, divided into two groups with ordinal pairing, that is continuous and interval training groups. The trainings done three times with moderate intensity up to sub maximum and for 8 weeks. The research type was quasi experimental research with quantitative approach. Data collection done by using Multistage Fitness Test to measure maximum VO2 during pretest and posttest. Data analysis technique by using t-test and ANOVA by using α 0,05. The results showed the mean of VO2 max for pretest and posttest for continuous group was 40,89 and 46,18, while at the interval training group was 41,01 and 46,53.[mL.min-1.kg-1], From the t-test and ANOVA can be concluded (1)the continuous training influences significantly toward the⩒O2max increase; (2) the interval training influence significantly toward the ⩒O2max increase.; and (3)there is no significant influence between continuous and interval trainings toward the ⩒O2 max increase.