High-intensity functional training (HIFT) is an exercise modality that emphasizes functional,
multi-joint movements that can be modified to any fitness level and elicit greater muscle …

Background CrossFit is recognized as one of the fastest growing high-intensity functional
training modes in the world. However, scientific data regarding the practice of CrossFit is …

The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a protein mainly synthetized in the neurons.
Early evidence showed that BDNF participates in cognitive processes as measured at the …

High Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) is a training modality, characterized by multimodal
exercises performed at high-intensity. Little is known about the training adaptations that …

New Findings What is the central question of this study? Does short‐duration, high‐intensity
exercise training that combines functional aerobic and resistance exercises into training …

Extreme conditioning programmes (ECPs, eg, CrossFit, Insanity and Gym Jones) are a
growing fitness regimen characterised by functional movements performed at high-intensity …

Irisin is a recently discovered myokine reported as protective protein released from
exercising skeletal muscles. Although myokines were recently reported to possess the …

Currently, literature has accumulated great knowledge over the effect of exercise on the
neurotrophin named brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its role in neuronal …

Background CrossFit® practitioners commonly track progress by monitoring their ability to
complete a variety of standardized benchmark workouts within a typical class setting …

Aim: Group-based training through Crossfit has recently exploded in popularity. When the
effects of Crossfit trainings on many basic component are considered, the aim of this study is …