A Study on Comparison of Short-Term CrossFit Training and High Intensity Interval Training on Mood States in Collegiate Athletes

Abstract

This study was aimed to compare the short-term effects of CrossFit training and high intensity interval training on mood states in collegiate athletes Method: Fifty-four collegiate athletes were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were randomly allocated into CrossFit and HIIT. Their mood state was assessed before training on first day and after four weeks of training using profile of mood state questionnaire. Results: ‘t’ is significant in both the groups. TMD (total mood disturbance) Post scores is higher in group-B compared to that of group-A. Conclusion: CrossFit training is found to be effective in reducing negative mood than High Intensity Interval training.