The effect of high-intensity repetitive exercises on developing cardio respiratory fitness and epee stabbing accuracy for fencers under the age of 17 years

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the effect of high-intensity repetitive exercises on developing cardiorespiratory fitness and the accuracy of epee stabbing for fencers aged under 17 years. The experimental approach was used for the two groups, with a pre-test and a post-test, for its suitability to the study. The research population was determined by the players of the Karbala national team for the 2022-2023 training season, under the age of 17 years, as their number reached (16) fencers. They were divided into two groups by random method, a control group and an experimental group with (8) fencers. For each group, the exercises prepared by the researchers were applied to the experimental research sample at a rate of three training units per week, at a time ranging between 30-40 minutes, for a period of (8) weeks, and at a rate of (3) days per week. The high-intensity interval training method was used, and the intensity used ranged. From (80-90%) of the fencer’s maximum intensity. The most important conclusions were reached that the high-intensity repetitive exercises prepared by the researchers had a positive effect on the development of cardiorespiratory fitness and the accuracy of epee stabbing for fencers.