High-intensity interval training : a potential exercise countermeasure during human spaceflight

Hurst, Christopher and Scott, Jonathan P.R. and Weston, Kathryn L. and Weston, Matthew (2019) High-intensity interval training : a potential exercise countermeasure during human spaceflight. Frontiers in Physiology, 10 (MAY). pp. 1-7. 581. ISSN 1664-042X (https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.00581)

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Abstract

High-intensity interval training (HIT) is an effective approach for improving a range of physiological markers associated with physical fitness. A considerable body of work has demonstrated substantial improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness following short-term training programmes, while emerging evidence suggests that HIT can positively impact aspects of neuromuscular fitness. Given the detrimental consequences of prolonged exposure to microgravity on both of these physiological systems, and the potential for HIT to impact multiple components of fitness simultaneously, HIT is an appealing exercise countermeasure during human spaceflight. As such, the primary aim of this mini review is to synthesize current terrestrial knowledge relating to the effectiveness of HIT for inducing improvements in cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular fitness. As exercise-induced fitness changes are typically influenced by the specific exercise protocol employed, we will consider the effect of manipulating programming variables, including exercise volume and intensity, when prescribing HIT. In addition, as the maintenance of HIT-induced fitness gains and the choice of exercise mode are important considerations for effective training prescription, these issues are also discussed. We conclude by evaluating the potential integration of HIT into future human spaceflight operations as a strategy to counteract the effects of microgravity.

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Hurst, Christopher, Scott, Jonathan P.R., Weston, Kathryn L. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5918-6389 and Weston, Matthew;
  • Item type:Article
    ID code:86739
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    22 May 2019
    Published
    25 April 2019
    Accepted
    1 February 2019
    Submitted
    Notes:Publisher Copyright: © 2019 Hurst, Scott, Weston and Weston. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. Hurst C, Scott JPR, Weston KL and Weston M (2019) High-Intensity Interval Training: A Potential Exercise Countermeasure During Human Spaceflight. Front. Physiol. 10:581. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00581
    Subjects:Medicine > Public aspects of medicine > Personal health and hygiene, including exercise, nutrition
    Department:Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) > Psychological Sciences and Health > Physical Activity for Health
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:21 Sep 2023 09:22
    Last modified:11 Nov 2024 14:05
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    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/86739
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