High-intensity functional training

1. High-intensity functional training improves physical function in humans.

   “Published studies show that both forms of complex exercise can produce measurable functional adaptation”

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2. High-intensity functional training improves physical function in humans.

   “SPPB score and PTS improved significantly in the BCT and HIFT groups, and were significantly different from the CG.”

   Human trialsix calisthenic exercises24 training sessions8-weekfemales

   Comparison of Balance, Physical Performance, and Plantar Tactile Sensory of Older Women Submitted to Balance Circuit Training and High-Intensity Functional Training: A Randomized Clinical Trial

   Research in gerontological nursing·Nov 1, 2025

1. High-intensity functional training decreases body fat percentage in humans.

   “Furthermore, body fat percentage, fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, blood lipids, and LDL-C decreased, whereas skeletal muscle mass and HDL increased (P < 0.001).”

   Human trialmetabolic syndrome50-minute sessions twice a week12 weeksmalesn = 24

   High-intensity functional training linked to lower markers in 12 men

   BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation·Jul 27, 2026

1. High-intensity functional training decreases FGF21 in humans.

   “After the intervention, both primary outcomes-serum FGF-21 and GDF-15 levels-significantly decreased in the HIFT group (P = 0.001).”

   Human trialmetabolic syndromeserum50-minute sessions twice a week12 weeksmalesn = 24

   High-intensity functional training linked to lower markers in 12 men

   BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation·Jul 27, 2026

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1. High-intensity functional training improves balance in humans.

   “BBS score also improved significantly in the BCT and HIFT groups, but only the BCT group score was significantly different from the CG score.”

   Human trialsix calisthenic exercises24 training sessions8-weekfemales

   Comparison of Balance, Physical Performance, and Plantar Tactile Sensory of Older Women Submitted to Balance Circuit Training and High-Intensity Functional Training: A Randomized Clinical Trial

   Research in gerontological nursing·Nov 1, 2025

1. High-intensity functional training decreases GDF-15 in humans.

   “reductions of GDF15 levels in both training groups (p < 0.05).”

   Human trialobesity12 weeksmalesn = 68

   Astaxanthin Supplemented with High-Intensity Functional Training Decreases Adipokines Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Men with Obesity

   Nutrients·Jan 6, 2023

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