Table 2. Training intervention.
Type of Exercise Week 1 & 2 Week 3 & 4 Week 5 & 6 Week 7 & 8
sSIT 4 × 5 reps, 5 sec
all-out running
4 × 6 reps, 5 sec all-out running 4 × 7 reps, 5 sec all-out running 4 × 8 reps, 5 sec all-out running
RT* 3 × 12 RM, ~ 70% 3 × 10 RM, ~ 75% 3 × 8 RM, ~ 80% 3 × 6 RM, ~85%
*back squat, leg press, seated knee flexion and calf rise.
sSIT = short sprint interval training, RT = resistance training.