| The Effect of Four Weeks of HIFT Training on Lactate Dehydrogenase Levels in Young Muaythai Athletes |
| Paper ID : 1116-SPORTCONGRESS (R1) |
| Authors |
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بهنام امیری خانمحمد * Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education, Allameh Tabataba'i University |
| Abstract |
| Behnam Amiri Khanmohammad1, Dr Seyed Morteza Tayebi 1. Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education, Allameh Tabataba'i University *Corresponding author: behnamamiri1404@gmail.com Abstract Introduction: Global participation in Muay Thai is expected to increase by approximately 30% between 2017 and 2024 (IFMA Report, 2024), indicating its growing popularity and high potential for public health interventions. Also, according to Heinrich (2024), HIFT training can reduce healthcare costs by improving physical fitness and reducing musculoskeletal injuries. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of four weeks of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on on lactate dehydrogenase levels in young MuayThai athletes. Methods: This study was conducted in a quasi-experimental manner with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included male Muay Thai athletes in Parsabad in 1403, 20 of whom were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (10 people) and control groups (10 people). The experimental group performed HIFT exercises three sessions per week for four weeks, while the control group continued traditional Muay Thai exercises. Data collection tools included lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) enzyme measurement. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistical tests and analysis of covariance in SPSS version 26. Results: It was shown that no significant change was observed in lactate dehydrogenase levels between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: Four weeks of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) did not produce significant changes in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels in young Muay Thai athletes compared to traditional training. These findings suggest that short-term HIFT may not substantially influence LDH as a marker of muscle damage or metabolic stress in this population. |
| Keywords |
| Exercise, HIFT, LDH |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
