The Acute Effects of High-Intensity Functional Training on Inhibitory Control

Authors

Julia Daniel, St. Mary's
Katarina Carrizales, St. Mary's
Amaryllis Rubalcaba, St. Mary's
Katie White, St. Mary's
Amanda Galindo, St. Mary's

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Digital Commons at St. Mary's University

Publication Date

Spring 2025

Keywords

fitness trend; inhibitory control; high-intensity functional training (HIFT)

Description

Based on findings from systematic reviews and metaanalyses, acute exercise (e.g., aerobic or resistance exercise) improves inhibitory control. However, a popular fitness trend, CrossFit®, has not been widely studied regarding its effect on inhibitory control. CrossFit® is a high-intensity functional training (HIFT) program that stresses the cardiorespiratory and muscular systems through complex, multi-joint movement patterns with minimal rests in-between sets. 1Wilke (2020) found that a 15-minute HIFT exercise bout improved working memory. However, the effect of HIFT on inhibitory control remains unclear. The purpose of the current study was to assess inhibitory control after a single bout of HIFT exercise

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1 page

City

San Antonio, Texas

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