Impact Of Training and Nutrition on Performance Determinants Among Short, Middle, and Long-Distance Runners: A Systematic Review Influence of Training and Nutrition on Running Performance
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Abstract
Background: Short, medium and long distance track performance can be defined as a composite of many factors involving the interaction between physiological, biomechanical (kinetic and kinematic), anthropometric and psychological characteristics with environmental influence in conjunction with training capacity. While various studies have investigated training and nutritional approaches, few have attempted to comprehensively evaluate the synergistic effect.
Objective: For a systematic review of the scientific data pertaining to the influence of training intervention and nutrition on the physiological, biomechanical, anthropometrical, and performance characteristics of short, middle, and long distance runners.
Methods: A systematic review was carried out following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. We looked for peer reviewed papers in online databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus and Google Scholar. The chosen studies examined how structured training and/or nutrition affect recreational runners who compete in sprint, middle and long distance races. We pulled details, about each study’s characteristics the people involved the training plan, the results and the key findings and we assembled them into a summary.
Results: High-intensity interval training, resistance training, plyometric training and endurance training can be periodized to improve aerobic capacity, running economy, neuromuscular function, strength, power and enhance running performance. In addition to exercise, nutrition can be used to maximize recovery, enhance training adaptations, and improve body
Conclusion: Combining evidence-based training programs with personalized nutrition plans will optimize performance indicators in all types of running events. There is a need for future research through longitudinal studies to come up with standardized training and nutrition models.