Effects of High-Intensity Functional Training on Physical Fitness and Jumping Difficulty Movement

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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While prior research indicates the efficacy of High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) in improving physical fitness and skill performance across various sports (Feito et al., 2018, 2019; Haddock et al., 2016; Poston et al., 2016), its effects on Wushu routine athletes still need to be determined. This study aims to explore the impact of high-intensity functional training on the physical fitness and jumping difficulty of Wushu routine athletes, providing valuable insights for coaches and athletes to optimize training plans. Coaches or sports researchers can use this knowledge to manage the training load of athletes better, thereby helping Wushu athletes achieve better results in Wushu jumping difficulty movements training.

Detailed Description
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In this study, the intervention design part of the researchers referred to Greg Glassman's (2010) CrossFit training guide and designed a high-intensity functional training program based on the characteristics of wushu routines (Glassman, 2010). This study employs a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (CRCT) design. The experimental period of this study is 12 weeks, three times per week. The training lasts 1.5 hours, including one hour of physical fitness training and half an hour of specialized technical training. The sample for this study is male Wushu routine athletes from the Hebei Institute of Physical Education and Hebei Normal University, with 60 participants. Athletes were randomly assigned to two different training locations and divided into experimental and control groups. The specialized skills training content of the two groups is the same, with the only difference being the physical training part. The experimental group received high-intensity functional training, while the control group maintained routine training. In addition, the specific content of routine training for the control group is the school's standard training plan. The dependent variables to be measured in this study are physical fitness (strength, power, speed, endurance, and flexibility) and jumping difficulty movements (Flying Kick, Whirl Wind Kick, Outward Leg Swing in Flight, and Side Somersaults). This study measured the dependent variable three times throughout the intervention: baseline before the experimental intervention, post-test 1 after 6 weeks, and post-test 2 after 12 weeks. Finally, statistical analysis was conducted on the three test results.

Official Title
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Effects of High-Intensity Functional Training on Physical Fitness and Jumping Difficulty Movement Among University Male Wushu Routine Athletes in China

Conditions
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Athletes

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: High Intensity Functional Training


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1) Male. 2) Aged 18-23 years old. 3) Health. 4) No experience of high-intensity functional training. Exclusion Criteria: 1) Athletes with physical surgery. 2) Have high-intensity functional training experience.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 23 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Experimental group<br>The experimental group will undergo 60 minutes of high-intensity functional training. | Other: High Intensity Functional Training<br>* 12 weeks of high-intensity functional training, 3 times/week. Each class lasts 60 minutes, including warm-up, physical training, and cool down.<br>|
| No Intervention: Control group<br>The control group will follow the curriculum standards set by the Sports University. | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Changes of strength | Record the number of push-ups in 1 min. | Baseline, post-test 1 after 6 weeks and post-test 2 after 12 weeks | 
| Changes of power | Measure the distance of the standing long jump with a measuring tape in centimeters (cm). | Baseline, post-test 1 after 6 weeks and post-test 2 after 12 weeks | 
| Changes of endurance | Recorded the number of jumping ropes in 1 min. | Baseline, post-test 1 after 6 weeks and post-test 2 after 12 weeks | 
| Changes of speed | Use a stopwatch to record the duration of the subject's 30 m sprint (in seconds). | Baseline, post-test 1 after 6 weeks and post-test 2 after 12 weeks | 
| Changes of flexibility | Use the sit-and-reach box. The score is recorded as the point where their fingertips reach the measurement scale. The range of motion is measured in cm. | Baseline, post-test 1 after 6 weeks and post-test 2 after 12 weeks | 
| Changes of Flying Kick | Record the flying kick using a high-speed camera and score it by experts. | Baseline, post-test 1 after 6 weeks and post-test 2 after 12 weeks | 
| Changes in Whirlwind Kick | Record Whirl Wind Kick using a high-speed camera and score it by experts. | Baseline, post-test 1 after 6 weeks and post-test 2 after 12 weeks | 
| Changes of Outward Leg Swing in Flight | Record outward leg swing in flight using a high-speed camera and score it by experts. | Baseline, post-test 1 after 6 weeks and post-test 2 after 12 weeks | 
| Changes of Side Somersaults | Record side somersaults using a high-speed camera and have experts score them. | Baseline, post-test 1 after 6 weeks and post-test 2 after 12 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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high intensity functional training