Effect of Physical Exercise on Esports Performance in First-Person Shooter Gamers: A Six-Week Randomized Controlled Trial
A six-week HIIT program can improve gaming performance and overall well-being in esports players. Future research should explore the neurophysiological mechanisms behind these benefits and evaluate other physical training modalities. This study provides insights into how exercise can optimize esports performance and support a balanced lifestyle for gamers. Trial Registration ChiCTR2400083252 (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry).
Authors
- Raymond Kim Wai Sum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4051-9945)
- Wai-keung Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0387-9869)
- Zheng Ye
- Mark J. Campbell
- Siu Ming Choi
- Di Tang
- Xin Zhang
Institutions
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- University of Macau (MO)
- University of Limerick (IE)
- Central China Normal University (CN)
- Education University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sports Medicine - Open
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-025-00970-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.12