A biomechanical investigation of High-Intensity Interval Training: Enhancing athletic performance through strength and coordination

  • Yucai Gao School of Physical Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250358, China
  • Zixuan Zhang School of Life Science and Technology, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130012, China
  • Qiuyu Yu School of Marxist Theory, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing 100070, China
  • Zhihao Liu Graduate School, Kyungil University, Gyeongsan 38428, Korea
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62617/mcb960
Keywords: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT); biomechanical performance; strength improvement; coordination enhancement; athletic performance; sports science; motion analysis; aerobic capacity; anaerobic power; fatigue resistance
Article ID: 960

Abstract

The current research examines how a High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program affects the biomechanical performance of sports science students who just started their university study at Shandong Normal University. The research checked biomechanical changes in 50 students (25 male, 25 female) through a 12-week HIIT program. Before and after the program, tests were run to see changes in their sports abilities. The tests looked at how well students could do physical activities without getting tired, how strong they were in basic exercises like bench press, squat, and deadlift, and how well they could move their body. Some special tests checked their quickness, balance, and hand-eye work. Also, special cameras recorded their movements to see if joints moved better. Test results showed students got much better in all areas after HIIT. The way their body moved also got better, which made them do sports better. Based on these results, HIIT seems to help young sports students get better at physical activities.

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2024-12-24
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Gao, Y., Zhang, Z., Yu, Q., & Liu, Z. (2024). A biomechanical investigation of High-Intensity Interval Training: Enhancing athletic performance through strength and coordination. Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics, 21(4), 960. https://doi.org/10.62617/mcb960
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