ArticleBrain sciences2023
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Executive Functions in College Students: Evidence from Different Doses.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis of high-intensity interval training for mental health and executive function in university students.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- The effects of high-intensity interval training on cognitive performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2024Pooled it
- To explore the effects of different ways of high intensity interval training on self-control and physical health of college students.Frontiers in public health · 2025Trial
- HIIT and Tabata protocols for improving physical and cognitive health in sedentary college students: a randomized trial.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Sleep, Physical Activity, and Executive Functions in Students: A Narrative Review.Clocks & sleep · 2025Review
- The Whole Day Movement Matters to Executive Function Among College Students.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Enhancing psychological health and cognitive inhibition in college students: insights from mindfulness training and high-intensity interval training.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Cardiovascular Response and Locomotor Demands of Elite Basketball Referees During International Tournament: A Within- and Between-Referee Analysis.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Effects of Physical Exercise on Executive Functions among College Students in China: Exploring the Influence of Exercise Intensity and Duration.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundDifferent doses of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may affect individuals' executive functions (EF). In this study, low-dose HIIT and moderate-dose HIIT were used to explore different doses of HIIT in terms of the impact on the EF of college students.
methodsAll the participants were randomly divided into three groups. One group was not assigned any HIIT, which was called the control group. One group was assigned one session of HIIT/week, which was called the low-dose group. The last group was assigned wo sessions of HIIT/week, which was called the moderate-dose group. All groups were subjected to EF measurements. The first measurement comprised an EF a baseline measurement (Time 1) before the experiment began; the second measurement was taken (Time 2) after 6 weeks; the third measurement was taken (Time 3) after 12 weeks.
resultsTime 1: We found that there was no significant difference in EF among the groups (
conclusionLow-dose HIIT and moderate-dose HIIT improved the EF in college students, but moderate-dose HIIT was better. This study suggests that moderate-dose HIIT should be adopted to improve the EF in college students.
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