Evidence-based vs. social media based high-intensity interval training protocols: Physiological and perceptual responses.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a time-efficient exercise modality to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, and has recently been popularised by social media influencers. However, little is known regarding acute physiological and perceptual responses to these online protocols compared to HIIT protocols used within research. The aim was to investigate acute physiological, perceptual and motivational responses to two HIIT protocols popular on social media, and compare these to two evidence-based protocols.

Methods

Twenty-seven recreationally active (>1 exercise session /week) participants (Age: 22±3y, BMI: 24.3±2.4) completed a randomised cross-over study, whereby each participant completed four HIIT protocols, two already established in research (Ergo-60:60

SUBMITTER: Hesketh KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8480907 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature