ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Acute Neurochemical, Psychophysiological, and Cognitive Responses to Small-Sided Games vs. Running-Based HIIT in Young, Male Soccer Players.
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- Touch Restriction Versus Free-Play Small-Sided Games in Soccer: Acute Effects on Serum BDNF, Executive Function, and Technical Actions.European journal of sport science · 2026Trial
- High-intensity interval training differentially modulates acute BDNF and cognitive responses in young adult males: a randomized crossover trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Time-dependent comparison of serum BDNF responses following high-intensity interval exercise and moderate- and low-intensity continuous exercise in healthy young men.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Neuroprotective effects of gallic acid against docetaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy: behavioral, molecular, and histopathological evidence.Molecular and cellular biochemistry · 2026Article
- Acute Effects of Small-Sided Games and Tabata High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical, Psychophysiological, and Cognitive Responses in Male Soccer Players.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Comparison of Acute Irisin and Cognitive Responses to Different Exercise Modalities Among Late Adolescents.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to compare the immediate effects of small-sided games (SSGs) and running-based high-intensity interval training (HIITrb) on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, cognitive performance, and enjoyment in young, male soccer players.
methodsTwenty-four soccer players [age: 19.2 ± 0.8 years] completed one session each of four-a-side SSG or HIITrb in a randomized, counterbalanced, and crossover design, with a one-week washout period. Blood samples and Trail Making Tests (TMTs) A and B were measured before and after exercise. Heart rate (HR) was monitored throughout the games, and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) and enjoyment were collected at the end of the measurements.
resultsThe results show no significant effects of time (
conclusionsThese findings suggest that four-a-side SSG may enhance processing speed compared to HIITrb without changes in serum BDNF levels. Coaches may consider using 4v4 SSG formats in early training sessions or warm-ups to stimulate processing speed and mental readiness in young soccer players.
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