Effects of high-intensity interval training on cognitive flexibility among female teenagers
| Autor: | Nazia Jabbar, Muhammad Ali Malik Awan, Samra Khokhar, Amna Toseef, Humera Ayub, Bibi Masooma, Qainat Iqbal |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | The Rehabilitation Journal, Vol 08, Iss 01, Pp 19-25 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2521-344X 2521-3458 |
| DOI: | 10.52567/trehabj.v8i01.54 |
| Popis: | Background: Teenage is an important stage for brain development, with significant impacts on education and health. Exploring how high-intensity interval training (HIIT) affects cognitive function in this population is crucial to comprehending how HIIT can improve general well-being and academic performance. Objective: To determine the effects of high-intensity interval training on cognitive flexibility among female teenagers. Methodology: A randomized clinical trial was conducted on n=40 female participants between 13-19 years without any serious medical, physical, or psychological illness for 6 months. All participants (n=40) were randomly divided into experimental (HIIT) and control groups equally. The protocols were performed in 4 mins in the first three weeks, 8 mins in the 4th to 6th week, and 12 mins in the 7th and 8th week, with sessions thrice a week. Data on cognitive flexibility was collected at baseline, after 4th week and 8th week from both groups through Digit Span (DST). Results: With-in-group analysis the experimental group showed significant improvement (p |
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