Effects of high-intensity interval training towards agility and vertical jump among female volleyball athletes: a conceptual study / Siti Nursabrina Balqis Maizul Hairulzni ... [et al.].

This narrative review investigates the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on agility and vertical jump performance among female volleyball athletes. While HIIT is widely recognized for its ability to enhance cardiovascular endurance and overall muscular strength, its specific impact on agility and vertical jump performance remains underexplored. The review synthesizes existing literature, revealing mixed results across various studies. Some research indicates potential benefits of HIIT in improving general physical fitness, which may indirectly support agility and jumping ability. However, other studies show that HIIT alone may not be sufficient to significantly enhance these specific performance metrics. The findings suggest that while HIIT can be an effective component of a broader training regimen, it may need to be combined with sport-specific drills, such as targeted agility exercises and plyometrics, to optimize performance outcomes in female volleyball players. This review highlights the need for further research, particularly studies that focus on gender-specific adaptations to HIIT, to better understand its efficacy in improving agility and vertical jump performance in female athletes. The review reveals that while HIIT is effective in enhancing overall cardiovascular and muscular endurance, its specific impact on agility and vertical jump performance in female volleyball players remains inconclusive, with mixed results across the studies reviewed. The evidence suggests that while HIIT may contribute to general fitness improvements that could indirectly benefit agility and jumping ability, it may not be sufficient as a standalone training approach for optimizing these specific skills.