The Effect of Fartlek Training On Increasing Cardiovascular Endurance And Agility of Male Handball Athletes
Keywords:
Fartlek; VO₂Max; Agility; Handball; Cardiovascular EnduranceAbstract
Handball is a team sport characterized by high-intensity, intermittent activity that demands optimal cardiovascular endurance (VO₂Max) and agility to maintain performance throughout the match. Adequate aerobic capacity contributes to accelerated recovery between sprints and maintains stable technical performance, while agility supports effective changes of direction, tactical responses, and game transitions. This study aims to empirically analyze the effect of fartlek training on improving VO₂Max and agility in male handball athletes participating in the Bojonegoro Regency Provincial Sports Week (Porprov). The study used an experimental method with a pretest–posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 20 athletes randomly divided into an experimental group (fartlek training 3 times per week for 6 weeks) and a control group (regular training). VO₂Max was measured using the Multistage Fitness Test (MFT) and agility using the Illinois Agility Test. Data analysis was performed using a Paired Sample T-Test at a significance level of 0.05. The results showed significant increases in VO₂Max (p=0.000; 4.85% increase) and agility (p=0.002; 3.59% increase) in the experimental group, while the control group showed no significant changes. Conceptually, these findings indicate that varying the intensity of fartlek can stimulate physiological and neuromuscular adaptations simultaneously. It was concluded that fartlek training effectively improves aerobic capacity and agility in handball athletes, making it worthy of recommendation as an evidence-based physical development strategy.
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