ArticleFrontiers in physiology2026
The effect of integrative neuromuscular training on physical fitness and punching performance in highly-trained male boxers.
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Purpose: This study investigates the effects of a 3-week Integrative Neuromuscular Training (INT) on the physical fitness and punching ability of male boxers preparing for international competitions. Methods: Eighteen male amateur boxers from the Chinese national team (age: 22.50 ± 1.98 years; height: 182.22 ± 8.49 cm; weight: 75.97 ± 14.19 kg; training experience: 8.44 ± 1.61 years), categorized into lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight (six athletes per category), completed a 3-week INT program including resistance strength, plyometric, core stability, functional, speed, and coordination/agility training. Results: In the physical fitness testing, significant improvements were observed in the bench press (P<0.001, ES = 1.13), squat (P<0.001, ES = 1.72), countermovement jump testing (P<0.001, ES = 1.14), 400-m sprint (P<0.001, ES = 1.26), 1-minute hexagon jump (P<0.001, ES = 1.73), and 3-minute double-under testing (P = 0.001, ES = 1.73). No significant differences were found in the 30-m sprint (P = 0.593, ES = 0.13) and 3000-m run test (P = 0.144, ES = 0.36); in the punching performance testing, changes were considerable in the cross (P = 0.001, ES = 0.95), lead hook (P<0.001, ES = 1.26), lead uppercut (P = 0.003, ES = 0.80), jab (P = 0.009, ES = 0.70), and rear hook (P<0.001, ES = 1.98). The rear uppercut (P = 0.096, ES = 0.42) did not show a significant difference. Additionally, significant enhancements were observed in the 10-s cumulative punching power (P = 0.001, ES = 0.98), 30-s cumulative punching power (P = 0.009, ES = 0.70), and 3-minute cumulative punching power (P<0.001, ES = 1.12). Conclusion: Short-term INT can effectively enhance the athletic performance of male boxers. An INT program implemented within the preparatory period is beneficial toward both fitness and punching ability, thus facilitating boxers to move more easily into high-load training.
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