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1Department of Neuromotor Behavior and Exercise, Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Münster, Münster, Germany.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
|April 19, 2021
Summary
Functional interval-type outdoor training significantly improved physical performance and adherence in participants. This efficient, high-intensity program enhances strength, endurance, and trunk stability, making it suitable for various fitness levels.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Regular physical activity is crucial for health but often hindered by time constraints and lack of motivation.
- Functional interval-type outdoor training offers a potentially efficient and motivating alternative for consistent exercise.
- Adherence to exercise programs remains a significant challenge in public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week functional interval-type outdoor training program on physical performance.
- To assess the impact of this training on functional fitness, strength, and core stability.
- To investigate the program's influence on exercise adherence and dropout rates.
Main Methods:
- 81 participants completed physical performance tests before and after an 8-week intervention.
- Intervention group (n=43) engaged in multimodal, high-intensity outdoor interval training.
- Control group (n=38) did not participate in the training program.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in the intervention group for functional and strength exercises (e.g., squats +27%, push-ups +34%, p < 0.001).
- Trunk stability showed significant increases (e.g., flexion +86%, extension +43%, p < 0.001) as a secondary outcome.
- The intervention group experienced a 27% dropout rate, suggesting improved exercise adherence compared to traditional programs.
Conclusions:
- Functional interval-type outdoor training is effective in enhancing physical fitness, including strength, endurance, and core stability.
- This training modality appears to improve adherence to regular, intense physical activity.
- The program's adaptability makes it suitable for individuals across different fitness levels.
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