The effect of eight weeks of high-intensity circuit training (HICT) and high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on the physical fitness factors of trainees at the Firefighter training center
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Paper ID : 1703-SSRC
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Abstract
The effect of eight weeks of high-intensity circuit training (HICT) and high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on the physical fitness factors of trainees at the Firefighter training center
Abstract
Having high levels of physical fitness required for firefighting missions improves the performance of firefighters. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of high-intensity circuit training (HICT) and high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on the physical fitness factors of trainees at the Firefighter training center. In this semi-experimental study, 20 trainees of the Firefighter training center in Tehran city were selected purposefully and randomly assigned to two training groups. The training groups participated in HIFT (including 8 movements) and HICT (using body weight as resistance, including 11 movements) training programs for eight weeks and three sessions per week. To control training intensity, heart rate and pressure perception index were measured immediately after each set. before and after the eight-week training period; Cardiovascular endurance, aerobic capacity, muscular endurance and agility of subjects were measured. The data were analyzed using covariance analysis at the P<0.05. The results showed that eight weeks of HIFT and HICT training increased cardiovascular endurance (P=0.001), muscular endurance (P=0.001), flexibility (P=0.019), agility (P=0.001) and upper extremity endurance (P=0.006). Also, there was no significant difference between the results of two groups in cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, flexibility and upper extremity endurance (P<0.05). but the agility in the HIFT group was significantly higher than the HICT group (P=0.028). HIFT and HICT training help to improve physical fitness indicators, and HIFT had a greater effect on agility in firefighter trainees
Abstract
Having high levels of physical fitness required for firefighting missions improves the performance of firefighters. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of high-intensity circuit training (HICT) and high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on the physical fitness factors of trainees at the Firefighter training center. In this semi-experimental study, 20 trainees of the Firefighter training center in Tehran city were selected purposefully and randomly assigned to two training groups. The training groups participated in HIFT (including 8 movements) and HICT (using body weight as resistance, including 11 movements) training programs for eight weeks and three sessions per week. To control training intensity, heart rate and pressure perception index were measured immediately after each set. before and after the eight-week training period; Cardiovascular endurance, aerobic capacity, muscular endurance and agility of subjects were measured. The data were analyzed using covariance analysis at the P<0.05. The results showed that eight weeks of HIFT and HICT training increased cardiovascular endurance (P=0.001), muscular endurance (P=0.001), flexibility (P=0.019), agility (P=0.001) and upper extremity endurance (P=0.006). Also, there was no significant difference between the results of two groups in cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, flexibility and upper extremity endurance (P<0.05). but the agility in the HIFT group was significantly higher than the HICT group (P=0.028). HIFT and HICT training help to improve physical fitness indicators, and HIFT had a greater effect on agility in firefighter trainees
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