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Trial reportJournal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition2026

Effects of Tabata-style functional training and cinnamon supplementation on army combat fitness test performance, serum irisin, and body composition in military cadets: a randomized controlled trial.

Reza Sabzevari Rad, Marefat Siahkouhian

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Reza Sabzevari RadDepartment of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-5397-1244
Marefat SiahkouhianDepartment of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-8729-7473

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Abstract

aimThe study aimed to assess the effect of Tabata-style functional training with or without cinnamon supplementation on the performance of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), serum irisin levels, and body composition in cadets at military academies.

methodsIn a randomized controlled design, 48 male cadets (22.8 ± 1.3 years) were allocated to 4 groups: Tabata group (

resultsThe group × time interaction was significant for ACFT score, irisin, and body composition markers (

conclusionTabata-style training combined with cinnamon supplementation markedly enhanced performance, body composition, and circulating irisin in young male military cadets, yielding significant improvements in functional capacity and demonstrating the advantage of pairing high-intensity exercise with targeted nutritional intervention.

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Body CompositionCinnamomum zeylanicumDietary SupplementsFibronectinsMilitary PersonnelPhysical Conditioning, HumanPhysical FitnessBody Mass IndexExercise TestHumansMaleYoung AdultFibronectinsFNDC5 protein, humanBody compositioncinnamonfunctional nutritionhigh-intensity interval trainingirisinthe army combat fitness test

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PMID42841356
PMCPMC13647388

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