Training Based on Pulse and Lactic Acid Concentration to Develop Specific Speed Endurance in Swimmers and Achieve the 100m Backstroke

Abstract

The importance of this research lies in the use of modern and advanced devices to directly measure physiological indicators for standardizing training to develop specific speed endurance and achieve the 100m backstroke. This serves as a foundation for training swimmers by applying scientifically based training methods, in line with the latest training techniques developed in advanced countries. The research problem lies in the fact that standardizing training using modern and advanced devices that measure physiological indicators is not previously used in swimming training in Iraq. The research aims to identify the standardization of training based on pulse rate in developing specific speed endurance, some physiological indicators, and performance in the 100m backstroke. The researcher chose the experimental method with a single-group design. The research sample consisted of eight swimmers representing the University of Basra's Olympic swimming team, who were selected purposively. The researcher concluded that standardizing specific speed endurance training by measuring pulse in the field using pulse rate monitoring watches led to an improvement in pulse rate indicators during specific speed endurance tests and performance in the 100m backstroke. Furthermore, standardizing specific speed endurance training by measuring blood lactate concentration in the field resulted in an increase in blood lactate concentration levels after specific speed endurance tests and performance in the 100m backstroke. The recommendations were to adopt the standardized training program developed by the researcher to develop speed endurance in swimming and to rely on physiological indicators in standardizing training, as they provide This is a true indicator of the impact of training on internal load and the necessity of using modern devices and technologies that measure physiological indicators in the field, instead of traditional training methods and techniques. It also highlights the importance of developing specific speed endurance, given its direct impact on performance in short-distance swimming events.