Effects of High Intensity Interval Training on Cognitive Flexibility Among Female Teenagers

The objective of the present study was to determine the effects of high-intensity interval training on cognitive flexibility among female teenagers. The current study suggests that the high intensity physical training improves the cognitive ability of the participants. Evidence indicates that regular physical activity and high intensity interval training improves the physical strengthening and corresponding improvements in cardiopulmonary physical fitness that results in the increase in cerebral perfusion and vasoreactivity across the human lifespan. The betterment in the cerebral perfusion leads to better cognitive ability and mental health.

The physical activity program comprises 8 weeks consisting of Low-intensity interval training in the first week to high-intensity interval training in the 8th week. Participants of the two groups i.e., experimental and control groups were assessed at baseline fourth and eighth week by Digital Span and Mini mental state examination.

The current study from the statistical analysis suggests that better results are obtained by high intensity physical activity among the female teenagers overtime both in terms of cognitive ability and physical strength.

Inclusion criteria

• Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.

• Female gender only
• Age 13-19 years of female teenagers
• Absence of serious medical or mental illness
• volunteered to participate in this study

Exclusion criteria

• Participants failing to fall in this category would be excluded from the study. Diagnosed Psychiatric illness Acute or Chronic Pain and Infections Known case of bone fragility Unstable cardiovascular disease Severe cognitive, visual, or auditory impairment