Acute effect of intermittent high-intensity exercise on inhibitory control performance in female futsal athletes

Efeito agudo do exercício intermitente de alta intensidade no desempenho do controle inibitório em atletas de futsal feminino

Efecto agudo del ejercicio intermitente de alta intensidad sobre el rendimiento del control inhibitorio en atletas de futbol sala femenina

ABSTRACT

The aim of the study was to verify the acute effect of high-intensity intermittent exercise on inhibitory control performance in female futsal athletes. Fourteen adult female futsal athletes were randomly subjected to a high-intensity intermittent (HIE) exercise condition and a sedentary condition. Before and after the sessions, tests were applied to evaluate inhibitory control performance (Stroop test, Testinpacs®). A time effect was observed only in the HIE condition (p<0.05). The delta [post-pre] of the response time of the incongruous phase of the Stroop test showed a significant difference between the experimental conditions (p<0.05). Conclusion: The HIE improved acute inhibitory control performance in female futsal athletes.

Keywords:
Team sport; Endurance; Executive functions; Female athletes