Sex-Based Differences in Acute Physiological and Psychological Responses to a Classical HIFT Tabata Protocol Modified with Short Efforts.
Background: Tabata-based High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) elicits hybrid adaptations in both cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular systems. However, its high Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) may limit its feasibility. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the acute physiological and psycholo...
| Publicado en: | Perceptual & Motor Skills Vol. 133; no. 4; pp. 1072 - 1099 |
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