The Multimodal Nature of High-Intensity Functional Training: Potential Applications to Improve Sport Performance
Training for sports performance requires the development of multiple fitness components within the same program. In this context, training strategies that have the potential to concomitantly enhance metabolic and musculoskeletal fitness are of great value for athletes and coaches. The purpose of thi...
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| description | Training for sports performance requires the development of multiple fitness components within the same program. In this context, training strategies that have the potential to concomitantly enhance metabolic and musculoskeletal fitness are of great value for athletes and coaches. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the current studies on high-intensity functional training (HIFT) and to assess how HIFT could be utilized in order to improve sport-specific performance. Studies on untrained and recreationally-active participants have led to positive results on aerobic power and anaerobic capacity, and muscular endurance, while results on muscular strength and power are less clear. Still, HIFT sessions can elicit high levels of metabolic stress and resistance training exercises are prescribed with parameters that can lead to improvements in muscular endurance, hypertrophy, strength, and power. As similar training interventions have been shown to be effective in the athletic population, it is possible that HIFT could be a time-efficient training intervention that can positively impact athletes’ performances. While the potential for improvements in fitness and performance with HIFT is promising, there is a clear need for controlled studies that employ this training strategy in athletes in order to assess its effectiveness in this population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1900d202f5334eebb4fe8ad24710fa4f2022-12-22T04:09:49ZengMDPI AGSports2075-46632019-01-01723310.3390/sports7020033sports7020033The Multimodal Nature of High-Intensity Functional Training: Potential Applications to Improve Sport PerformanceJoao Henrique Falk Neto0Michael D. Kennedy1Athlete Health Lab, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, & Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, CanadaAthlete Health Lab, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, & Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, CanadaTraining for sports performance requires the development of multiple fitness components within the same program. In this context, training strategies that have the potential to concomitantly enhance metabolic and musculoskeletal fitness are of great value for athletes and coaches. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the current studies on high-intensity functional training (HIFT) and to assess how HIFT could be utilized in order to improve sport-specific performance. Studies on untrained and recreationally-active participants have led to positive results on aerobic power and anaerobic capacity, and muscular endurance, while results on muscular strength and power are less clear. Still, HIFT sessions can elicit high levels of metabolic stress and resistance training exercises are prescribed with parameters that can lead to improvements in muscular endurance, hypertrophy, strength, and power. As similar training interventions have been shown to be effective in the athletic population, it is possible that HIFT could be a time-efficient training intervention that can positively impact athletes’ performances. While the potential for improvements in fitness and performance with HIFT is promising, there is a clear need for controlled studies that employ this training strategy in athletes in order to assess its effectiveness in this population.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/7/2/33athletessports performanceaerobic poweranaerobic capacitystrengthpowerCrossFitathletes |
| spellingShingle | Joao Henrique Falk Neto Michael D. Kennedy The Multimodal Nature of High-Intensity Functional Training: Potential Applications to Improve Sport Performance Sports athletes sports performance aerobic power anaerobic capacity strength power CrossFit athletes |
| title | The Multimodal Nature of High-Intensity Functional Training: Potential Applications to Improve Sport Performance |
| title_full | The Multimodal Nature of High-Intensity Functional Training: Potential Applications to Improve Sport Performance |
| title_fullStr | The Multimodal Nature of High-Intensity Functional Training: Potential Applications to Improve Sport Performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Multimodal Nature of High-Intensity Functional Training: Potential Applications to Improve Sport Performance |
| title_short | The Multimodal Nature of High-Intensity Functional Training: Potential Applications to Improve Sport Performance |
| title_sort | multimodal nature of high intensity functional training potential applications to improve sport performance |
| topic | athletes sports performance aerobic power anaerobic capacity strength power CrossFit athletes |
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