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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Provisionally accepted * Correspondence: Juliette Strauss, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom Received: 22 Aug 2024; Accepted: 07 Jan 2025. This article is part of the Research Topic Precision Exercise Prescription: Data-Driven Strategies for Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Training Across Athletes, Healthy Individuals and Chronic Disease Populations View all 6 articles Front. […]

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Provisionally accepted
* Correspondence:
Juliette Strauss, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Received:
22 Aug 2024;
Accepted:
07 Jan 2025.

This article is part of the Research Topic Precision Exercise Prescription: Data-Driven Strategies for Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Training Across Athletes, Healthy Individuals and Chronic Disease Populations View all 6 articles

Front. Physiol.

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University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Sec. Exercise Physiology

Volume 16 – 2025 |
doi: 10.3389/fphys.2025.1484722

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Keywords:
High-intensity interval training, cardiorespiratory fitness, self-paced, Real-world, Heart Rate
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The primary aim was to assess the efficacy of self-paced sprint interval training (SIT) with lowvolume high-intensity interval training (LV-HIIT) when performed without encouragement on improving cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). A secondary aim was to explore whether the effort exerted during protocols (power output (PO) and heart rate (HR)) influenced the change in CRF.In a randomised cross-over design, 82 previously inactive adults (m/f: 26/56, 28±10 y, BMI 25±3 kg.m -2 ) undertook 6-weeks of self-paced SIT (4-8×30 s with 120 s recovery) or LV-HIIT (6-10×1 min with 1 min recovery) separated by a 4-week washout period. Sessions were completed 3x/week using WattBikes, and a target of >80% HRmax was suggested during the intervals. Markers of cardio-metabolic health were assessed before and after each intervention. Training increased VO2peak (SIT +3.1±0.4 mL⋅kg -1 ⋅min -1 , LV-HIIT +2.7±1.2 mL⋅kg -1 ⋅min -1 , P0.001) and decreased body fat % (P=0.002), aortic pulse wave velocity (P=0.002) and glucose tolerance 120 min following an oral glucose tolerance test (P=0.024), with no difference between protocols (P>0.05). When grouping participants into tertiles based on HR and PO responses (n=27), those achieving a low HR had similar changes in VO2peak compared to the high HR group in both interventions (P>0.05). For LV-HIIT, participants in the highest tertile for peak PO had a greater change in VO2peak compared to all other participants (Low 1.8±4.1 mL⋅kg -1 ⋅min -1 , Medium 1.9±3.3 mL⋅kg -1 ⋅min -1 , High 4.3±3.6 ml.kg -1 .min -1 , P=0.020). Six-weeks of self-paced SIT and LV-HIIT induce comparable improvements in CRF, body composition, arterial stiffness and glucose tolerance. Importantly, higher HR did not elicit superior changes in CRF, but PO achieved during LV-HIIT may influence improvements.

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Dunfermline Water Polo Club’s Rory Nesbitt in GB Euro qualifiers call

Rory Nesbitt, 22, is in their squad that will travel to Slovenia to compete in the European qualification tournament. He is the first senior male player from the club to be selected since 2014, having been part of a training squad for around six months, and, having not been selected for a fixture earlier in […]

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Rory Nesbitt, 22, is in their squad that will travel to Slovenia to compete in the European qualification tournament.

He is the first senior male player from the club to be selected since 2014, having been part of a training squad for around six months, and, having not been selected for a fixture earlier in the year, he admitted it was a surprise.

Rory, who is a PE teacher, said: “To make the squad for me was a massive achievement, so I was happy with that at the start of the year, and then to get the call-up was massive.

“I’m absolutely buzzing. I got a heads-up from the assistant manager, who’s also Scottish, and he sent me a text saying, just a heads-up, calls are going out tomorrow.

“I didn’t know if he was saying that to everyone, but then I got the call from him. It was actually in between some of my classes, so it came as a big surprise when I was at school!

“It’s the most competitive, highest-level I’ll probably ever play at in my life. I’ve worked really hard to try and get to this moment.

Rory Nesbitt will be hoping to help GB qualify for the European Championships. (Image: Courtesy of Rory Nesbitt.) “I remember there was an opportunity to go down and trial a couple of years ago. I put it off because I didn’t think I was ready, and then I always said that was going to be the next said.

“For the last three or four years, it’s been in my mind to try and make it into the GB squads and work hard, so I’m just really happy to finally achieve that, and see the results of hard work.”

Rory, who grew up in Kinross, first got involved with Dunfermline at the age of 10 or 11, and has gone on to represent Scotland.

He and his GB team-mates travelled to Slovakia for an invitational tournament, playing four matches, which saw Rory net a goal on his debut, in preparation for the Euro qualifiers.

They will face hosts Slovenia, the Netherlands, Poland and Czechia, over three days, with the top two progressing to next year’s finals.

“I think everyone’s really optimistic,” Rory continued.

“The games we had at the weekend were against really, really good teams. They’re regulars at European Championships, they’re regulars at World Cups, and other tournaments around Europe and the world.

“It’s a good experience to play against high-level opposition, and it’s helped us familiarise ourselves with the team, because obviously everyone’s coming from different clubs, and nobody plays that regularly with each other.

“It’s given us really good preparation going into the tournament.

“We’re trying to get in that top two finish to qualify for the Euros. We’re definitely aiming for that, and we’re not ruling it out, but it’ll be tough to get there.”

The qualifiers begin on Saturday and run until next Wednesday.

Meanwhile, also this Saturday, Dunfermline are in action at the Scottish Water Polo Cup finals.

Taking place at The Olympia, Dundee, their under-17 women’s side, and the senior men, will go for glory against Warrender and Portobello respectively.

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Head Coach, Cross Country, Track & Field in Hammond, IN for University of Purdue Northwest

Details Posted: 06-Jun-25 Location: Hammond, Indiana Type: Full-time Categories: Coaching Coaching – Cross Country Coaching – Track & Field Sector: Collegiate Sports Required Education: 4 Year Degree The Opportunity The Department of Athletics at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites applications for the Head Cross Country, Track & Field Coach. The Position The head coach […]

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Posted: 06-Jun-25

Location: Hammond, Indiana

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Coaching

Coaching – Cross Country

Coaching – Track & Field

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

The Opportunity The Department of Athletics at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites applications for the Head Cross Country, Track & Field Coach.

The Position The head coach is responsible for leading the cross country and track & field program, including, but not limited to the following duties:

Plan, organize and direct activities involved with NCAA DII Cross Country/Track & Field.

Coach the Cross Country/Track & Field teams in competition.

Direct daily practice during the prescribed season.

Provide instruction and development for individual/team improvement, teach overall team and individual player strategies, analyze athlete performance, prepare student-athletes for the highest possible levels of competition.

Recruit prospective student-athletes within the guidelines of PNW and NCAA academic admission standards.

Assist with the development and manage the team budget.

Coordinate team travel for away competition including team transportation, lodging, and meals.

Construct competition schedule with approval of the Director of Athletics.

Assist with the implementation of the strength and conditioning program for the team.

Adhere to NCAA rules and regulations for the sport.

Assist with academic monitoring of student-athletes to ensure academic success and compliance.

Adhere to the highest standards of student-athlete welfare.

Assist the Director of Athletics with public relations and fundraising activities.

Participate in departmental meetings / activities including serving on PNW, GLIAC, and NCAA DII committees.

Direct and manage summer camps.

Supervise Assistant Coach. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualification & Core Competencies

This position requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in sports management, physical education,
education, or fitness. Two years of coaching experience in professional, college or high school is
required. The core competencies of the ideal candidate include, but are not limited to:

• Must have strong team building and management skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to coordinate collaborative efforts;
• Demonstrated experience in program development, management, and leadership;
• Ability to interact with members of the public and media;
• Ability to supervise regular and temporary staff;
• Ability to work across academic/administrative departments in a cooperative manner;
• Understanding of the student-athletes’ commitment to academics; and
• Knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA and conference should be maintained, reviewed and practiced to ensure compliance relative to those applicable duties.

The position requires frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Application Procedures

Applicants should submit a confidential letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references in one PDF file to opportunity@mammothconsulted.com. For questions, nominations, or inquiries contact Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President, Mammoth Sports Consulting at kurt.patberg@mammothconsulted.com.

About University of Purdue Northwest

Part of the internationally respected Purdue University system, Purdue University Northwest offers world-class educational opportunities at an excellent value on two culturally diverse, student-centered campuses in Northwest Indiana and close proximity to Chicago. Purdue Northwest has approximately 8,900 students and offers more than 70 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels.

PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.