Current problems of special endurance development of kettlebell lifters who specialize in the long cycle

The long cycle is a high-speed, multiple, repetitive movement that is performed for 10 minutes. An analysis of the scientific and methodological literature has shown that kettlebell lifters, who specialize in the long cycle, use the interval training method to develop special endurance. In contrast to this technique, we propose the alternation of interval and steady methods, the introduction of competitive action in modes – once in a microcycle lasting more than 5 minutes and once during the stage lasting more than 10 minutes into the special preparatory stage and in the competitive period. The aim of the study is to investigate the current problems of developing special endurance of kettlebell lifters who specialize in the long cycle. The objectives of the study are to study modern theoretical and methodological principles of kettlebell lifters’ special endurance development; to substantiate a set of special preparatory exercises and practical recommendations for the development of special endurance of kettlebell lifters who specialize in the long cycle. Methods:theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature, data from the Internet; pedagogical observation; documentary method; methods of mathematical statistics. Results. To achieve the aim of the study, we analyzed the protocols of the Kettlebell lifting World Championships in 2021. It was found that members of the national team of Ukraine (champions of Ukraine) show an average of 29.3% lower results than athletes from leading countries (world champions). The MSUIL standard was shown by 4 athletes in the weight categories up to 63, 73, 78 and 85 kg, the MSU standard was shown by the athlete in the weight category up to 95 kg, two athletes showed the result of the first sports grade. It is established that the main reason for insufficiently high results of Ukrainian kettlebell lifters is the low level of special endurance development. A set of special preparatory exercises and practical recommendations for the special endurance development of kettlebell lifters who specialize in the long cycle are substantiated. Conclusions. Based on the analysis of the protocols of the Kettlebell lifting World Championships, the insufficient level of training of Ukrainian athletes compared to athletes from leading countries has been determined. The results of pedagogical observation suggest that the application of the proposed practical recommendations and set of exercises, duration of approaches and rest intervals between them, will promote the development of special endurance of kettlebell lifters who specialize in the long cycle. It will have a positive effect on improving competitive results of members of the national team of Ukraine in kettlebell lifting.