Systematic Versus Traditional Training: Effects on Explosive Strength, Reaction Time, Stride Efficiency, and Anaerobic Capacity in Male Sprinters

Abstract

This study explored the systematic and traditional training effects on strength, reaction time, stride length, and anaerobic power in male sprinters. A group of 30 male sprinters (15-25 years) were recruited and randomly assigned to the Systematic Training, Traditional Training and Control groups (n=10 each). The intervention has been implemented over a period of 10 weeks with the training taking place three times a week. Assessment was done using pre- and post-intervention tests to assess the change in the chosen performance variables. Paired-Sample t tests reflected a statistically significant positive change in strength, reaction time, stride length and anaerobic power of the Systematic Training Group (p < .001). The Traditional Training Group also showed a lot of improvements in all four variables (p < .001), the Control Group reported almost no changes. The extent of the increase was greater when they were systematically trained. The results indicate that the training method based on the structure, progression, and sprint-based training might prove more effective than that based on traditional training in developing various performance-related traits in sprinters among males.