High-intensity functional training modulates oxidative stress and improves physical performance in adolescent male soccer players: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: While regular exercise training is known to decrease oxidative stress (OS) and enhance antioxidant functions in adults, limited data exist on OS responses in the pediatric population. This study aimed to investigate the effects of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on oxidative stress and physical performance in adolescent soccer players. In this randomized controlled trial, 20 well-trained adolescent soccer players were divided into HIFT (n = 10) and moderate-intensity soccer technical training (MITT, n = 10) groups. Both groups trained for 8 weeks (3 days/week). Oxidative stress biomarkers (MDA, 8-OHDG, H₂O₂, GPx, CAT) and physical performance (VO_2peak, vertical jump height [VJH], maximal explosive power [MEP]) were assessed pre- and post-intervent

SUBMITTER: Niknam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877747 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature