Tabata vs fartlek: which training boosts football performance?
NCT ID NCT07331649
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two types of interval training—modified Tabata and fartlek—in 34 amateur male football players aged 18-25. Over 6 weeks, players did either Tabata (short bursts of exercise with rest) or fartlek (varying speeds) three times a week. Researchers measured leg strength, jumping power, and endurance before and after training to see which method worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise training programs (modified Tabata training and fartlek training)
- What this could lead to
- If one training method proves superior, it could help amateur football players improve strength, power, and endurance more efficiently.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all players. The training programs are short (6 weeks), so long-term benefits are unknown.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al Mussadiq Institute of Higher Education
Kharian, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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