Acute Perceptive Responses to 2 Combined Training Methods in Adolescents: A Crossover Study

Area of Science:

• Exercise Physiology
• Adolescent Health
• Sports Science

Background:

• Understanding adolescent responses to different exercise modalities is crucial for promoting physical activity.
• Combined training (aerobic + resistance) is increasingly popular but acute perceptive responses vary.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the acute perceptive responses to moderate-intensity continuous training + resistance training (MICT + RT) versus high-intensity interval training + resistance training (HIIT + RT) in adolescents.

Main Methods:

• 50 insufficiently active adolescents (14-18 years) completed randomized MICT + RT and HIIT + RT sessions.
• Perceived exertion, affect, and satisfaction were measured at multiple time points during and after each session.

Main Results:

• HIIT + RT resulted in higher perceived exertion than MICT + RT at specific time points for both sexes.
• Female participants reported higher satisfaction during HIIT + RT compared to MICT + RT at certain stages.

Conclusions:

• Adolescents experience greater perceived exertion during HIIT + RT compared to MICT + RT.
• Both combined training protocols enhance pleasure and satisfaction in adolescents, irrespective of sex.