英文摘要 |
Purpose: The high-intensity circuit training (HICT) is recently a popular exercise mode derived from high-intensity interval training. However, the chronic effects of long-term HICT remains unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this review was examined the chronic effects of HICT on the cardiovascular fitness, body composition, and muscle fitness by through reviewing previous studies. Methods: This study conducted a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. PubMed, the Airiti Library, and the Google Scholar database were searched for relevant literature to examine the effects of HICT on cardiovascular fitness, body composition, and muscular fitness. Results: A total of 15 articles were included, and the quality of the literature was generally rated as average (5.5±1.1 points). Our results indicated that the 4-wk of HICT with work: rest ratio of 20 sec: 10 sec, 15 minutes per session, and 3 sets per week could improve cardiorespiratory capacity in individuals with different fitness levels. In terms of body composition, current research appears to be insufficient to demonstrate the effects of differences in physical fitness levels. However, HICT with work: rest ratio of 20 sec: 10 sec, 8 minutes per session, 3 times a week for 8 weeks should reduce body fat and improve body composition, although the effect on muscle mass remains unclear. With respect to muscular fitness, the effect of HICT on explosive performance remains unclear, but it has a significant effect on endurance performance and strength in large muscle groups. Regardless of the work-rest ratio used, HICT performed for 15 minutes, 3 sets per week for 8 weeks has a better benefit on muscular fitness. Conclusions: The findings of this study suggested that HICT with work: rest ratio of 20 sec: 10 sec,≧15 minutes per session, 3 sets per week for≧4 weeks might increase maximal oxygen uptake, oxygen transport, and cardiovascular fitness. HICT with work: rest ratio of 20 sec: 10 sec,≧8 minutes per session, 3 sets per week for≧8 weeks might result in greater stress on the energy system, and facilitate the fat, thereby changing body composition. Regardless the work: rest ratio, HICT with≧15 minutes per session, 3 sets per week for 8 to 12 weeks might improve muscular endurance and strength. Further studies are needed to clarify the effects of different fitness levels on the cardiovascular fitness in responses to the administration of HICT. |