Sprints or small games: which boosts football fitness best?

NCT ID NCT07622511

First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at how two different training methods—short, intense sprints and small-sided games—affect the heart and lung fitness of teenage football players. Twenty-four boys aged 16-17 took part in an 8-week program. The goal was to see which method improved their body's ability to use oxygen during exercise.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Sport Sciences

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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