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SynthesisFrontiers in physiology2026

Effects of high-intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory fitness, jump, and sprint performance in male under-20 soccer players: a systematic review.

Jordan Hernandez-Martínez, Joaquín Perez-Carcamo, Izham Cid-Calfucura, Edgar Vásquez-Carrasco, Sebastian Canales-Canales, Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela, Leonardo Vidal Andreato, Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco, Pablo Valdés-Badilla

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9 authors.

Jordan Hernandez-MartínezDepartment of Physical Activity Sciences, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno, Chile.
Joaquín Perez-CarcamoDepartment of Physical Activity Sciences, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno, Chile.
Izham Cid-CalfucuraDepartment of Physical Activity, Sports and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Santiago, Chile.
Edgar Vásquez-CarrascoSchool of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Psychology, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile.
Sebastian Canales-CanalesDepartment of Physical Activity Sciences, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno, Chile.
Tomás Herrera-ValenzuelaDepartment of Physical Activity, Sports and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Santiago, Chile.
Leonardo Vidal AndreatoGraduate Program in Health Promotion, Cesumar University (UniCesumar), Maringá, Brazil.
Braulio Henrique Magnani BrancoGraduate Program in Health Promotion, Cesumar University (UniCesumar), Maringá, Brazil.
Pablo Valdés-BadillaDepartment of Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on cardiorespiratory fitness, jump performance and sprint performance in male under-20 soccer players. Materials and methods: A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Medline, SportDiscus, CINAHL Complete, Scopus, and Web of Science up to March 2026. The review followed PRISMA guidelines and was prospectively registered in PROSPERO. Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials involving male soccer players younger than 20 years exposed to HIIT interventions. Methodological quality was assessed using the TESTEX scale, risk of bias with RoB 2, and certainty of evidence with GRADE. Results: Eight randomized controlled trials involving 203 participants were included. Interventions lasted 5 to 12 weeks, with two to three sessions per week. Meta-analysis showed that HIIT significantly improved VO Conclusions: HIIT may improve selected physical performance outcomes, particularly VO Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=1167616, identifier CRD420251167616.

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PMID42597304
PMCPMC13467764

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