High-intensity functional training (HIFT): definition and research implications for improved fitness

Y Feito, KM Heinrich, SJ Butcher, WSC Poston - Sports, 2018 - mdpi.com
High-intensity functional training (HIFT) is an exercise modality that emphasizes functional,
multi-joint movements that can be modified to any fitness level and elicit greater muscle …

Acute physiological outcomes of high-intensity functional training: a sco** review

JM McDougle, GT Mangine, JR Townsend, AR Jajtner… - PeerJ, 2023 - peerj.com
Background Systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to high-intensity functional
training (HIFT) have been conducted. However, due to a restricted pool of available …

Characterization of hormonal, metabolic, and inflammatory responses in CrossFit® training: A systematic review

N Jacob, JS Novaes, DG Behm, JG Vieira… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Background: CrossFit® training is a high-intensity functional training program that aims to
increase physical functional performance through biochemical responses, ie, hormonal …

High-intensity interval training

P Hough - Advanced personal training, 2021 - taylorfrancis.com
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves brief, intermittent bouts of high-intensity
exercise interspersed by periods of rest or low-intensity exercise. The physiological …

Autonomic response to a short and long bout of high-intensity functional training

B Kliszczewicz, C Williamson, E Bechke… - Journal of Sports …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT The evaluation of Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) recovery following
exercise provides insight into the transient stress placed on the cardiovascular system. High …

Assessment of Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Contributions in an Extreme Intensity CrossFit® Benchmark Workout

M Rios, KM Becker, F Cardoso, DB Pyne, VM Reis… - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Our purpose was to characterize the oxygen uptake kinetics (VO2), energy systems
contributions and total energy expenditure during a CrossFit® benchmark workout …

Quantifying CrossFit®: Potential solutions for monitoring multimodal workloads and identifying training targets

GT Mangine, TR Seay - Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The design of high-intensity functional training (HIFT; eg, CrossFit®) workouts and targeted
physiological trait (s) vary on any given training day, week, or cycle. Daily workouts are …

Physiological effects of regular CrossFit® training and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic—A systematic review

N Meier, J Schlie, A Schmidt - Frontiers in Physiology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
CrossFit® is a functional fitness training program known for its day-to-day varying “Workouts
of the Day”(WOD). In accordance with the 'CrossFit® Level 1 Training Guide', regular …

Energy expenditure and intensity of group-based high-intensity functional training: a brief report

EA Willis, AN Szabo-Reed… - … of Physical Activity …, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: High-intensity functional training (HIFT) may offer an attractive, time-efficient
alternative to traditional aerobic exercise. However, limited information is available in the …

Solving the High-Intensity Multimodal Training Prescription Puzzle: A Systematic Map** Review

T Sharp, K Slattery, AJ Coutts, M Van Gogh… - Sports Medicine …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background High-Intensity Multimodal Training (HIMT) refers to all styles of high-
intensity combined aerobic, resistance and/or bodyweight exercise. Previous heterogeneity …