High-Intensity Interval Training and Its Impact on Biomotor Components in Wushu Athletes: A Systematic Review
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- Wushu; High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT); Biomotor Components; VO2max; Sport Performance; Systematic Review
- Abstract
Wushu, a traditional Chinese martial art, requires the integration of multiple biomotor capacities, including muscular strength, explosive power, speed, agility, flexibility, and both aerobic and anaerobic endurance. In recent years, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has gained considerable attention as a time-efficient training strategy capable of simultaneously enhancing these physiological attributes. This systematic review aims to critically evaluate the effectiveness of HIIT interventions in improving biomotor performance among wushu athletes. The review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines [1]. A comprehensive literature search was performed across PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect databases up to October 2025. Inclusion criteria comprised empirical studies involving wushu athletes, implementation of HIIT protocols, and assessment of at least one biomotor component. From an initial pool of 2,211 records, 10 studies satisfied the eligibility criteria following screening and quality appraisal. The synthesis of findings indicates that HIIT interventions produce significant improvements in maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), anaerobic capacity, muscular strength, power output, sprint performance, and agility. These outcomes are consistent with current sport science evidence suggesting that HIIT enhances both central (cardiorespiratory) and peripheral (neuromuscular) adaptations through repeated bouts of high-intensity effort interspersed with recovery periods [2], [3]. However, the impact of HIIT on dynamic balance remains inconclusive, likely due to variations in protocol design, training duration, and measurement instruments. In conclusion, HIIT represents an effective and practical training modality for optimizing key biomotor components in wushu athletes, particularly those associated with performance intensity and rapid movement execution. Future research should focus on standardized intervention protocols and explore its long-term effects on technical performance and injury prevention within the context of combat sports.
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TY - CONF AU - Novita Novita AU - Hariasi Hariasi AU - Abdul Harris Handoko PY - 2026 DA - 2026/06/24 TI - High-Intensity Interval Training and Its Impact on Biomotor Components in Wushu Athletes: A Systematic Review BT - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of Sport Science, Sport Coaching Science, and Physical Education, and Recreation 2025 (ICOSSCOPER 2025) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 135 EP - 144 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-591-1_13 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-591-1_13 ID - Novita2026 ER -