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ArticleJournal of exercise science and fitness2025

Real-world efficacy of equipment-free reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training in improving physical and mental health in inactive males: A randomized controlled trial.

Mingzhu Hu, Xuedong Chen, Jinlei Nie, Qingde Shi, Zhaowei Kong

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Article in Journal of exercise science and fitness, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Mingzhu HuDepartment of Physical Education, Civil Aviation University of China, Tianjin, 300300, China.
Xuedong ChenDepartment of Physical Education, Civil Aviation University of China, Tianjin, 300300, China.
Jinlei NieFaculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao, China.
Qingde ShiFaculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao, China.
Zhaowei KongFaculty of Education, University of Macau, Macao, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aim: Although reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training (REHIT) confers well-documented health benefits, most supporting evidence derives from laboratory studies that rely on specialized equipment. This study examined the real-world efficacy of equipment-free REHIT using burpees (BIT) in sedentary young adults. Methods: A 12-week randomized controlled trial (n = 319 inactive men, age 20.5 ± 1.1 years, maximal oxygen uptake [VO Results: The supervised BIT achieved 91 %-94 % of maximal heart rate (HR Conclusions: This study demonstrates that a 40-s equipment-free REHIT protocol utilizing burpees improves both physical and mental health outcomes, even when implemented in unsupervised free-living settings. These findings suggest that BIT is an accessible and time-efficient training option for individuals constrained by limited access to equipment or professional oversight.

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Cardiorespiratory fitnessHigh-intensity interval trainingMental healthPhysical inactivityReal-world setting

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PMID40689309
PMCPMC12273568

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