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The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training on Pencak Silat Athletes

ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation · Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 158–167

DOI
10.15294/active.v15i1.39998
ISSN
2460-724X, 2252-6773
Published
2026-02-28
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is currently one of the training methods that are widely applied to improve athletic performance in various sports. This method emphasizes a combination of high-intensity physical activity performed in a short duration and interspersed with relatively short rest periods. In the context of traditional martial arts, especially pencak silat, athletes are required to have a high level of muscle strength, cardiovascular stamina, speed, and agility to support the effectiveness of attack and defense techniques during the match. Therefore, the application of the right training method is an important factor in supporting the achievements of pencak silat athletes. This research paper aims to examine the impact of the application of HIIT on improving the physical performance of pencak silat athletes. The research method used is a literature review by analyzing a number of relevant national and international journals published in the range of 2019–2025. Data were obtained from scientific articles that had been indexed by SINTA and Scopus, then analyzed qualitatively descriptively based on the research theme, findings, and theoretical implications reported. The results of the study show that HIIT has a significant influence on increasing cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, and agility, which are the main components of physical condition in pencak silat. With its efficient characteristics in terms of time and intensity, HIIT has the potential to be an effective and applicable alternative training program for pencak silat athletes in an effort to improve overall physical performance.

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  • Tamkang University
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I Made SatyawanAffiliation unknown5
I Wayan MuliartaAffiliation unknown2
Nita PeranitaAffiliation unknown2
Putu Bayu SastrawanAffiliation unknown2
I Gde Wawan SudathaUniversitas Pendidikan Ganesha1
Ni Wayan RatiUniversitas Pendidikan Ganesha1
Kadek Ari DwiarwatiUniversitas Pendidikan Ganesha1
I Nyoman Tri EsaputraUniversitas Pendidikan Ganesha1
C. ChiuTamkang University1
I Kadek Angga PrabawanataAffiliation unknown1
I Nyoman SuardanaUniversitas Pendidikan Ganesha1
Luh Putu Tuti ArianiAffiliation unknown1
Nyoman Putra Arya GunawanAffiliation unknown1
Made Diah Karisma UtamiAffiliation unknown1
I Gede Ari Septena PutraAffiliation unknown1
I Komang Sukarata AdnyanaAffiliation unknown1
I Komang Bayu TirtaAffiliation unknown1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/peshr/oai, first harvested 6 Nov 2026, last seen 8 Nov 2026.
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