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
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- 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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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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34 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Young Male football player aged 18-25 years. * Amateur football players (who are in practice from last 8 months) * Athletes with BMI 18.5kg/m2 -24.9kg/m2. * Engages in other physical activities (e.g., gym, running) at least weekly. * The participants not taking any supplements or steroids. Exclusion Criteria: * The participants with a history of a severe injury (e.g. ACL tear, fracture ) in the last 6 months. * History of any lower limb surgery (e.g., ACL reconstruction or any major surgery) * Any musculoskeletal disorder. * Chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., COPD, severe asthma) affecting exercise capacity. * Significant weight fluctuations in the past 3 months. * Any diagnosed psychological and cardiovascular conditions that could affect participation.
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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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