Effects of 12-week high-intensity functional training on physical fitness in Wushu athletes

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Authors: Xinzhi Wang, Kim Geok Soh, Shuzhen Ma, Fan Xu, Dong Zhang, Qian Lei
DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.114985
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

< 0.05, d = 0.57-0.93). The results demonstrate that HIFT can effectively enhance key performance-related fitness components in Wushu athletes, suggesting its utility as a conditioning strategy for combat sports.

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Martial Arts: Techniques Psychology and Education Sports injuries and prevention Sports Performance and Training

Publication details

Journal / source
iScience
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
29
Issue
3
Pages
114985–114985
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN