A literature review on effectiveness of HIIT for improving aerobic performance in badminton players

Abstract

Objective: To explore the effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on aerobic performance in badminton players.

Methods: Searches were conducted in Google Scholar, PubMed, and other scientific databases. A literature review was performed including only experimental and quasi-experimental studies that provided extractable data related to HIIT and aerobic performance. The search included all studies published from 2015 to 2025. Out of the identified articles, a total of six relevant studies were included.

Results: After the segregation process, six eligible studies were identified and summarized in tabular form. The study selection process and criteria are outlined in the accompanying flowchart. The reviewed evidence consistently demonstrated that HIIT significantly improves VO₂max, endurance, agility, and overall aerobic capacity in badminton players.

Conclusion: Based on the reviewed studies, HIIT-based conditioning—particularly badminton-specific HIIT formats such as multi-shuttle or footwork interval training—was found to be more effective in improving aerobic performance compared to conventional continuous training methods.