Title
COMPARING STRENGTH OUTCOMES OF AN 8 WEEK HIFT INTERVENTON VS 8 WEEK TRADITIONAL WEIGHT TRAINING.
Student Major/Year in School
Kinesiology, Senior
Faculty Mentor Information
Katie Heinrich,Kines, Human Ecology
Abstract
COMPARING STRENGTH OUTCOMES OF AN 8 WEEK HIFT INTERVENTON VS 8 WEEK TRADITIONAL WEIGHT TRAINING.
Jason Sartor1, Justin A. DeBlauw1, Brittany S. Hollerbach1 and Katie M. Heinrich1
1Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
High-intensity functional training (HIFT) temporally combines aerobic and resistance exercise at relative high intensity levels. Functional workouts include varied exercises that simulate movements of daily living to improve overall fitness. Traditional weight training (TWT) focuses on progressive sets and repetitions of resistance exercise performed both with free weights and machines. With comparison Data of these interventions’ individuals can obtain a better understanding of expected fitness outcomes for HIFT and TWT.
PURPOSE: To compare effects of HIFT and TWT on power, strength and muscular endurance in college students.
METHODS: Participants (n = 95) were enrolled in 8-week TWT or HIFT fitness classes. Baseline and posttest measures were completed by 83 participants (87.4%; TWT: N = 35, age = 22.6 ± 4.11 years, body mass = 78.3 ± 21.4kg; HIFT: N =48, age = 21.2 ±3.1 years; body mass = 77.2 ± 14.6kg). Participants completed measures testing lower body muscular power (vertical jump), strength (handgrip dynamometer), and muscular endurance (push-ups and body weight squats). Within (paired) and between (independent with change scores) samples t-tests were conducted using SPSS 25.
RESULTS: Significant improvements were seen for squats in both groups (HIFT +3.9 ± 5.5 reps, t = 4.86, p < .001; TWT +3.8 ± 5.3 reps, t = 4.29, p < .001) and push-ups in TWT (+4.3 ± 4.5 reps, t = 5.67, p < .001). No significant changes were found for power or strength. Independent samples t-tests revealed no significant differences between groups.
CONCLUSIONS: After 8-weeks of either HIFT or TWT participants significantly improved muscular endurance, with no significant differences between groups.
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Recommended Citation
Sartor, Jason (2019). "COMPARING STRENGTH OUTCOMES OF AN 8 WEEK HIFT INTERVENTON VS 8 WEEK TRADITIONAL WEIGHT TRAINING.," Kansas State University Undergraduate Research Conference. https://newprairiepress.org/ksuugradresearch/2019/panels/2
COMPARING STRENGTH OUTCOMES OF AN 8 WEEK HIFT INTERVENTON VS 8 WEEK TRADITIONAL WEIGHT TRAINING.
COMPARING STRENGTH OUTCOMES OF AN 8 WEEK HIFT INTERVENTON VS 8 WEEK TRADITIONAL WEIGHT TRAINING.
Jason Sartor1, Justin A. DeBlauw1, Brittany S. Hollerbach1 and Katie M. Heinrich1
1Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
High-intensity functional training (HIFT) temporally combines aerobic and resistance exercise at relative high intensity levels. Functional workouts include varied exercises that simulate movements of daily living to improve overall fitness. Traditional weight training (TWT) focuses on progressive sets and repetitions of resistance exercise performed both with free weights and machines. With comparison Data of these interventions’ individuals can obtain a better understanding of expected fitness outcomes for HIFT and TWT.
PURPOSE: To compare effects of HIFT and TWT on power, strength and muscular endurance in college students.
METHODS: Participants (n = 95) were enrolled in 8-week TWT or HIFT fitness classes. Baseline and posttest measures were completed by 83 participants (87.4%; TWT: N = 35, age = 22.6 ± 4.11 years, body mass = 78.3 ± 21.4kg; HIFT: N =48, age = 21.2 ±3.1 years; body mass = 77.2 ± 14.6kg). Participants completed measures testing lower body muscular power (vertical jump), strength (handgrip dynamometer), and muscular endurance (push-ups and body weight squats). Within (paired) and between (independent with change scores) samples t-tests were conducted using SPSS 25.
RESULTS: Significant improvements were seen for squats in both groups (HIFT +3.9 ± 5.5 reps, t = 4.86, p < .001; TWT +3.8 ± 5.3 reps, t = 4.29, p < .001) and push-ups in TWT (+4.3 ± 4.5 reps, t = 5.67, p < .001). No significant changes were found for power or strength. Independent samples t-tests revealed no significant differences between groups.
CONCLUSIONS: After 8-weeks of either HIFT or TWT participants significantly improved muscular endurance, with no significant differences between groups.
