A Training Program for Special Endurance and Its Impact on Blood Measurements, Blood Proteins, Immune Activity and 800 M Achievement

Abstract

Objectives. The objective of this research was to identify the effect of a training program, designed by the researcher and structured using special endurance exercises, on certain immune system variables, physical variables, and achievement performance in the 800-meter race among the study participants.

 Materials and Methods. The study utilized the experimental method with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. A specialized endurance training program was prepared and applied over a specific training period during 2024–2025. Pre-measurements were taken to assess the immune variables, physical variables, and 800-meter race times before the intervention. Following the implementation of the training program, post-measurements were conducted under the same conditions to evaluate the impact of the program. All procedures ensured the control of external variables and standardized testing conditions to maintain the validity of the results.

Results. The results indicated that the special endurance training program led to a noticeable improvement in the efficiency of the immune system among the runners. Additionally, the program contributed significantly to enhancing athletic performance, as evidenced by a reduction in the time needed to complete the 800-meter race after the training intervention.

 Conclusion. Based on the findings, it was concluded that the specialized endurance exercises effectively improved both the immune system efficiency and the athletic achievement of the 800-meter runners. The training program developed by the researcher proved to be a successful approach for promoting both physiological health and performance outcomes in middle-distance running.