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ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2026

A 12-Week Pilot Study Comparing High-Intensity Interval Training and Peripheral Heart Action Training on ISAK-Based Anthropometric Outcomes and Perceived Psychophysical Well-Being in Young Adults.

Felice Di Domenico, Rosario Ceruso, Gaetano Raiola, Sara Aliberti, Giovanni Esposito

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Felice Di DomenicoResearch Center of Physical Education and Exercise, Pegaso University, 80143 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5897-9704
Rosario CerusoResearch Center of Physical Education and Exercise, Pegaso University, 80143 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5656-7490
Gaetano RaiolaResearch Center of Physical Education and Exercise, Pegaso University, 80143 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7659-1674
Sara AlibertiResearch Center of Physical Education and Exercise, Pegaso University, 80143 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2470-4032
Giovanni EspositoResearch Center of Physical Education and Exercise, Pegaso University, 80143 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3659-8943

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backgroundHigh-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Peripheral Heart Action (PHA) are widely used training modalities, but comparative longitudinal data using standardized anthropometric methods remain limited. PURPOSE: To compare within-group changes over 12 weeks of HIIT and PHA training on body composition and perceived psychophysical well-being in moderately active young adults.

methodsTwenty-four adults (12 males, 12 females; age 30.9 ± 3.5 years) were allocated to either HIIT or PHA in a non-randomized pilot study, based on training schedule availability and previous training routine, which may introduce selection bias. Training was performed three times per week for 12 weeks. Body composition was assessed using standardized ISAK anthropometry. Data were analyzed using linear mixed-effects models.

resultsSignificant effects of Time were found for body mass, BMI, sum of skinfolds, waist circumference, and endomorphy (all

conclusionsWithin-group improvements were observed in anthropometric/body composition indicators over time, with distinct longitudinal adaptation patterns between HIIT and PHA.

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anthropometry (ISAK)body compositionhigh-intensity interval trainingperceived well-beingperipheral heart action

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